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Tag Archives: grace turned outward
Changing the world
How do you change the world? By being different. By having a different reaction than the one that’s expected. By being what the world needs.
Through our own two eyes
Rain can ruin your weekend Or rain can spare your life; Depending on who you are and what your thirst is like. – Mark Heard, from the song, “Some … Continue reading
How to tell people what God is like
“The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin.” Exodus 34:6,7 How does God describe Himself to us? How does He wish … Continue reading
In spite of the cold
It’s 46 degrees outside right now. Here in southern California, you have to realize, anything under 50 is arctic. We are having a cold, wet winter. Actually, I should say we are having a winter. That’s rare. On my calendar, … Continue reading
Character, not conduct
For far too long, Christianity has been defined by behavior. We love keeping spirituality on the basis of what we do and don’t do, because then we are in control of it. We can demand certain codes of conduct for … Continue reading
Who owns Christmas?
I tried to make it — I really did. But Candlemas (February 2) is nine days away and our Christmas tree is beyond dead. (Some of you might remember that Christmas was last month.) For those of you who are … Continue reading
Putting Christ back in Christianity
Bob, our good friend and frequent commentator from Seattle, raised some very excellent questions about the Jesus Movement, circa 1968-72, after yesterday’s Catch. The following two sentences capture the essence of his speculations. “Did we ever concern ourselves with looking … Continue reading
The Book for today and tomorrow
I breezed through Barnes and Noble Booksellers last night, not seeking any book, but seeking a grande non-fat latte at the Starbucks counter inside, and a place to work while Chandler and his girlfriend were roaming the mall and looking … Continue reading
You and me, and the bells of Christmas
Then from each black, accursed mouth The cannon thundered in the South, And with the sound the carols drowned Of peace on earth, goodwill to men! It was as if an earthquake rent The hearth-stones of a continent, And … Continue reading
A kinder, gentler kingdom
“For hate is strong, And mocks the song Of peace on earth, goodwill to men!” – From the poem “Christmas Bells” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I read an article yesterday that was both revealing and disturbing. It was about terrorism … Continue reading
John Fischer The Catch 