Monthly Archives: August 2013

God’s new digs

So King David was settling into his palace one day in a time of relative peace with Israel’s enemies at bay and his kingdom united, when he started to feel bad about his fancy cedar digs compared to the Ark … Continue reading

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The improbable truth

Has it ever made anyone curious why the Bible questions its own answers? Take the book of Ecclesiastes, for instance — twelve chapters dedicated to the propagation of the meaninglessness of life. And this is not just the author having … Continue reading

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Paths

True or false: All paths lead to God. False. Any path can lead to God. True. It all depends on which end of the path you are looking from. True or false: All paths that lead to God have to … Continue reading

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Working for God’s HR Department

“I can say I have met the most amazing people on this planet when I have pushed the walls aside and just gotten to know people for who they are.” So writes one of our Catch members recently. He works … Continue reading

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The art of conversation

Well it’s about time to visit my favorite movie again. It’s a movie that captures the evangelical background I grew up in so well that I cringe to watch it. I always feel like someone’s been going through my underwear … Continue reading

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Doobie praise

Okay we’re going to go out this week with a bang. I’ve been working on a writing project all week and have been spending a lot of time at my friendly local coffee bistro. It’s a cozy place and creates … Continue reading

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Being the right person

Here is some more incredible truth today from Marti. Often when Marti writes, she writes around stuff and you learn to mine her writing for the kernels of truth she hides inside. Today, this is the whole kernel. This is … Continue reading

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Your call

Lest you think we are the hunky dory couple with the Ephesians 5 marriage — everything going as it should –– think again. Each day requires new faith. There is no marking time. Faith for Tuesday doesn’t secure Wednesday’s challenges. … Continue reading

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Wanted: More caffeinated Christians

Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia have released a recent study showing that caffeine makes people more open to logical argument, even when it runs counter to their previously held opinions. The caffeine group, across the board, tested … Continue reading

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Mixed messages

There is a bar in Laguna Beach, CA that becomes a celebrated biker hangout every Sunday afternoon. There is always a live band playing and rows of gleaming Harleys on either side of the street, with people inspecting them as … Continue reading

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