Behavior Shapes Emotions.

Behavior Shapes Beliefs.

The Whole Bible Is The Working Out Of The Relationship Between God And Man. God Is Not A Dictator Barking Out Orders And Demanding Silent Obedience. Were It So, There Would Be No Relationship At All. No Real Relationship Goes Just One Way. There Are Always Two Active Parties. We Must Have Reverence And Awe For God, And Honor For The Chain Of Tradition. But That Doesn't Mean We Can't Use New Information To Help Us Read The Holy Texts In New Ways.

I Love It When The Bible Gives Emily Post-like Tips That Are Both Wise And Easy To Follow.

In Trying To Avoid One Sin I've Committed Another.

When I Went To Israel, It Was A Little Disorienting, Because There Are So Many People Who Look Crazy And Were Dressed Like Me. There, I Was Just One Of The Apocalyptic Crowd.