I learned something that day. My daughter’s actions reminded me that it is not important what others think about you. What is important is who you really are.
All tagged truth
Pastoral Epistemology
I’m used to hearing epistemology used as a joke, but with all the conversations about truth, opinions versus justified beliefs, and general questions about what we know, epistemology seems suddenly and surprisingly relevant.
The One True Gospel
There are things that are part of obeying the gospel and living out the gospel. But they are not the good news.
Reflection Roundup: The Limitations That Myths Impose
Faith is the space between doubt and certainty; amid fear and self-assuredness lies trust in power, our knowledge of whom is but a dewdrop in the ocean.
Reflection Roundup: Soul Fire
We must give ourselves over to letting what’s burning on the inside show on the outside. Otherwise, we miss an opportunity to warm someone else and may wind up consumed by our own flames.
“The Lifespan of a Fact” by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal
If you ever wonder whether one can change the facts in order to more clearly present the truth, do I have a book for you! (Nonfiction)
Smart, Educated People Are Always Right … Until They Aren’t
Smart people sometimes help us see and understand things in better ways. They are often right. Sometimes they are wrong.
Five Reasons the Church Should Support Recovery Groups
Twelve-step groups are not the church. And this is a great reason why the church should support them.
Hate the Sin (Insert "Eye Roll" Here) but Love the Sinner
It sounds good on the surface, but it's actually difficult to explain how it works in real life.
“What Is Truth?”
The question hangs in the air because the answer will come not through the words of Jesus, but through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.
We Can't Handle the Truth!
We have to want the truth regardless of what it costs us, regardless of what we might have to sacrifice, regardless of how it is going to change our life.