Winston Churchill famously said, “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” He was speaking about how quickly a lie can be spread by those who believe it, or by those who have a stake in others believing it. And he didn’t even have theContinue reading “With Great Confidence”
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A Prayer in a Quaking Temple
based on Isaiah 6:1-8 Faithful God, our world is shaking. Our legs are becoming weak as we struggle to maintain our balance. At any moment, it feels as if the ceiling will crumble and come down upon our heads. Who are we in the midst of such disorder? What are our minds, tongues, hearts, andContinue reading “A Prayer in a Quaking Temple”
Second Week of Advent: Pageant
Previously: Benches One of my favorite books that I’ve read this year is Hell Is A World Without You by Jason Kirk. It chronicles the exploits of a group of evangelical teenagers in the early 2000s as they navigate faith issues, questions, and relationships. I recognize the experiences from my own brief stint in evangelicalContinue reading “Second Week of Advent: Pageant”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 