Hidden Imperfections

Hidden Imperfections

It’s not easy being perfect. At least, that’s what I hear. I wouldn’t know. Perfection is a goal of mine, but I’m having a ridiculously hard time getting there. Turns out I have all these character flaws and shortcomings and blind spots which...
How to Limit God in 3 Easy Steps

How to Limit God in 3 Easy Steps

Are you tired of the continual presence of God in your life? Does the divine intervention of a loving, all-knowing Creator just get under your skin? Would your daily routine be easier without the constant meddling of a God who has your best interests at heart? If you...
Two Loads of Earth

Two Loads of Earth

Have you heard the story of Naaman the leper? He served as commander of the Syrian army in the time of the kings of Israel, and was prompted by one of his servants to seek out a prophet who, it was rumored, could heal him of his leprosy. There’s quite a bit we...

A Sabbath Thank You

The first Sabbath Thought I ever wrote was just a short little email sent to a handful of interested friends. That was six and a half years ago, and it’s safe to say that Sabbath Thoughts has seen a little revamping since then. The mailing list hasn’t gone...
For the Love of Money

For the Love of Money

If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone call money the root of all evil, I’d…well, I guess I’d have enough to prove whether or not money is the root of all evil. What’s interesting is that the phrase “money is the root of all...