By Stephen, on September 3rd, 2010
“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. From the desperate city you go into the desperate country, and have to console yourself with the bravery of minks and muskrats. A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind. There is no play in them, for this comes after work. But it is a characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things.” Thoreau … → Continue Reading: Lives of Quiet Desperation
By Stephen, on August 30th, 2010
Man is placed in the middle between heaven and hell. Out of heaven goods unceasingly flow in, and out of hell evils unceasingly flow in; and as man is between he has freedom to think what is good or to think what is evil. This freedom the Lord never takes away from anyone, for it belongs to his life, and is the means of his reformation. … → Continue Reading: Between Heaven and Hell
By Stephen, on August 29th, 2010
Ultimately our gift to the world around us is hope. Not blind hope that pretends everything is fine and refuses to acknowledge how things are. But the kind of hope that comes from staring pain and suffering right in the eyes and refusing to believe that this is all there is. It is what we all need – hope that comes not from going around suffering but from going through it … → Continue Reading: The Gift of Hope
By Stephen, on August 28th, 2010
The title alone of this article stands to ruffle feathers in the church world. Money has always been a taboo subject and it is a rare few who dive into those waters. i applaud Dr. Kelly for an insightful explication of Scriptural tithing. Read and make up your own minds. … → Continue Reading: Tithing is Not a Christian Doctrine
