I have heard it said, “that man has a powerful personality.” But we must be careful to discern between a powerful personality and a prideful personality. Pride is born out of an internal insecurity in God and an illusory confidence in one’s self. We ought not strive to have the most charismatic presentations but the [...]
Archive for January, 2009
The Powerful Personality
Posted in Uncategorized on January 31, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Authenticity
Posted in Uncategorized on January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have had an interesting week. Deep failure in acting out in sin and yet encouraged and praised as a beacon of light. I have been humbled by my friends all around me. God I pray that I might be worthy of the praise awarded me, not for my sake, but for yours.
Faith unto Restoration
Posted in Christianity, God, Motivational, Religion, Sin, Spirituality, Theology, habits on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am daily humbled by the persistent insurgence of life faith impregnates me with even when my mind and soul are so utterly corrupt – indeed, in the very midst of my corruption. Addiction to sin does not hinder the grace of God…though I separate myself from Him, I can constantly be restored. The point [...]
The power of the will
Posted in Uncategorized on January 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Neither political legislation, nor public education, nor romantic affection, nor charitable donation, nor religious affiliation, nor scientific accreditation, nor financial profusion, nor social consolation, but alone the power of will begets freedom.
Behold that even if I am thrown into prison, expelled from my school, rejected by my lover, ignored by all charity, excommunicated by the [...]
Cultivate the Illusion of Hell
Posted in Christianity, God, Motivational, Spirituality, habit, hell on January 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Some have spoken of cultivating the illusion of the first and last time so as to treat the present with passion and severity. I would also argue for the cultivation of the illusion of hell that one might develop and cultivate peace and solitude in Christ in all circumstances. Before saying God is good, imagine [...]
Raptured on Earth
Posted in Apologetics, Christianity, Creation, God, Spirituality, Theology, charismatic, poetry, prayer, rapture on January 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It has been far too long since I was last in rapture.
I remember the spine-numbing beauty of autumn leaves in New York, rusted colors grasped by the wind falling gently along the paths of central park.
I remember the damp, chilled balcony rail outside my aunt’s apartment in San Francisco, turned golden from the silent sunrise [...]
