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journal entries from an emerging follower of Christ

My Fears – Part 2

| February 24, 2011

Though I’m not ashamed to admit I’m somewhat scared of the dark and get really grossed out by hearing people vomit, I mainly have two major fears.  In the last post I discussed my fear of rejection.  At least I’m working my way through that one.  There is another fear of mine that by far [...]

My Fears – Part 1

| February 21, 2011

In this short two part series of posts I want to share two of my biggest personal fears.  The first one I became aware of as I was walking the track at Brookwood Park in Dalton.  I like doing my personal devotions in different locations sometimes and on one particular day a few years ago [...]

Book Review: “The Grace of God”

| February 11, 2011

I just finished reading The Grace of God by Andy Stanley*.  Andy’s teachings and writings continue to amaze and challenge me as he communicates in such a simple yet profound way. This book was completely different than I expected.  Rather than expounding on principles or ideologies, Stanley tells the story of grace.  He propositions that [...]

Personal Core Values – Generosity

| February 4, 2011

The last of the six personal values I have set up for myself is generosity.  I want to be marked as someone who not only is burdened and cares, but does something about it.  In order to show that we can be trusted (with money, time, responsibility, etc.) we must show ourselves as good stewards.  [...]

Personal Core Values – Personal Growth

| February 1, 2011

In Sunday School we used to sing a song that went as follows He’s still working on me, To make me what I ought to be. It took Him just a week to make the moon and the stars, The Sun and the Earth and Jupiter and Mars. How loving and patient He must be, [...]