Can God Be Personal Without Being a Person A few months ago I stumbled across St Andrew's in Austin's Vimeo channel. So far, this is the best batch of sermon videos that I've seen. Just thought I'd share.
Ask David: How do I deal with fundamentalist family and friends?
A member asks: "How do you handle fundamentalist friends and relatives - do you recommend 'playing things by ear' by situation? Coming out fully regardless of the consequences? Or keeping your mouth shut?" Here's my answer: Yes! Actually, I do play things by ear. Why?...
Upbringing
It's funny but I realized, thanks to my ex, that I've been using my religious upbringing as a weapon against religion, when I should be using it as a weapon against those who abuse their religious beliefs and the rituals to create despicable or...
Ask David: Someone is trapped in a marriage. What should I say?
A member asks: "My biggest problem arises when I don't know whether to tell someone something I believe will set them free, but it might not, since they are stuck in religion. It's terrible to sit there and listen that my beloved friend doesn't believe she can braid...
What can we really KNOW about “The Ultimate?”
Agree or disagree, and why? No one knows what The Ultimate is in and of Itself, whatever or whoever it may be. Even our perceived man-made constructions may or may not obtain at least in parts. We have no way of knowing. So, I believe, for ANYONE to suggest that they...
Ask David: How does TLS compare with other online communities?
(This is a photo of me drawing my morning cartoon.) A member asks, Q: "How familiar are you with other online communities similar to TLS (evangelical included)? Do you keep tabs on them to see what works and what doesn't work, and how not to repeat their mistakes?" A:...
Ask David: “How do I converse with others in their own ‘god box’?”
(*** This picture was taken this morning on my back deck. Because Canada! I call it "barbecool".) So one of our members, debbiedarlen, asked this question: Q: I have a question! Do you have any advice about relating to people who seem to find tremendous comfort living...
ask me anything
Good day folks! One of the things I really miss about being a pastor of a local church is the teaching part. I love teaching! My teaching style though is not monolog but dialog. I always encouraged interaction. I invite questions! So I want to invite you guys to ask...
how to tell the difference between a swine and a sweetie
In my post yesterday "do not cast your pearls before swine", I suggested that you only share your inner valuables with those who are genuinely interested and care about you and what you have to share. Do not share your truths with those who can't or won't appreciate...
do not cast your pearls before swine
You've heard the saying of Jesus, "Do not cast your pearls before swine." The basic meaning of that is don't share yourself… your truth… your life… anything of yourself that is of value to you, important to you… with those who won't appreciate it. They'll trample it...
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