respectable sins – The Art of Coming Alive

Total.

This week/weekend we have had Greg’s parents in town. We are thrilled that they came because it is a rare occurence. We usually travel there, so most of our lives here are foreign concepts to them. They came to church yesterday to hear Greg speak–and this was a really big deal. WeContinue reading “Total.”

Pride: In the Name of Love, Part 2

The last two types of pride hit at the very core of American Westernized Culture. We are taught to work hard (pride of achievement)–“you can be anything…you have it within yourself to conquer all that needs to be conquered.” We are also taught independence (pride of independent spirit)–“do not let anyone tell you what toContinue reading “Pride: In the Name of Love, Part 2”

Respectable sins: Pride

Ugh…Pride. What I love and hate about this book is that I am nailed every time in my sin. I love that Bridges gets to places that are so acceptable and shows us lovingly where we are spurring one another on in sin instead of love and good deeds, but I hate at the sameContinue reading “Respectable sins: Pride”

Discontent anyone?

I am plugging along in “Respectable Sins” by Jerry Bridges, and I have reached the chapter on discontentment. Whoa. I also have read chapters on anxiety and frustration…yeah, I have had opportunity and experience in practicing all three of these acceptable sins. I could say that I am an expert at them, and that makesContinue reading “Discontent anyone?”