Monday, November 10, 2008

Talking the talk without yelling at people

So how do we use what we've learned from Chapter one to talk to nonbelievers about the one true religion? Any thoughts about how to show someone that their worldview makes absolute truth claims even if it claims not to?
For me, I always seem to get aggressive as if it's a debate rather than trying to really help someone see the inconsistency in their philosophy. I can't seem to control my indignation at times when someone shows such disregard for logic, while attempting to use it to make their point. How did Christ approach these type issues with the Pharisees and others?
Free candy for anyone who joins the discussion!

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Equally Skilled

I really like Chapter 7 of Micah (or as Kurt would have it, Malachi). When he talks about how the people's "... hands are on what is evil, to do it well." That phrase is convicting to me. Many of the sins that I commit are done with zeal. Here is a link to a song that is taken right from the text by one of my favorite artists. Give it a listen.
http://www.last.fm/music/Jon+Foreman/_/Equally+Skilled
If you like it check out jonforeman.com.

ed

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Introductory Post

This blog is where the group can come to continue discussion about our current weeks study. I will try to set it up so that any small group member that wants to can start a post.
ed