Remembering my mother
Post to honor my mother, who died 5 years ago today.
Some Good Questions…
Our friend Jason asked us some really good questions.
He was the pastor that conducted our pre-marital counseling, and we trust him a lot. So his thoughts are significant to us.
He asked us some good questions about our mission that I wanted to share…
Life in the 43205
Living in the 43205 has been an interesting trip so far.
Alleys
You can tell a lot more about a neighborhood from the alley than from the street.
It feels like home…
We’ve moved into a small apartment in Olde Towne East, a low-income area on Columbus’ Near East side.
It feels like home, and some of the neighbors have greeted us enthusiastically…
Ministry: No one formally in charge
We’d like to start a legitimate urban ministry, with the same goals as most other ministries in America—to love people in the name of Jesus.
One significant difference between our ministry and others is that there’s no one formally in charge.
Has my cheek turning been corrupted?
It feels good to reflect on an incident and know that you were “the bigger person” because you didn’t repay evil for evil. You were a kind person, a reasonable person, whatever it is.
But at what point does turning the other cheek, aware that it’s psychologically pleasing, become self-seeking?
God and Taxes
God is a flat-taxer.
In the Old Testament, God asked for 10% of everyone’s income, straight up. People could give more if they felt like it, but 10% was the requirement for everyone, regardless of income or capabilities.
This may rile some people, but why should we be any different?