Casual Theology
Definitely Not Casual
It has been awhile since I’ve posted to Casual Theology. Today I read the last two chapters of Revelation. While it is incredibly exciting for believers in Christ Jesus, of which I am one, the warnings make me sit up and take notice. If you are interested in learning more, I invite you to read [...]
Heart Treasures
The other night I was thinking through what may be a non-issue. When I asked the Lord if I should talk to a family member about it, He brought to mind the scripture that says, “Mary treasured all these things in her heart.” I believe God was challenging me to treasure this particular uncertainty. As [...]
Worship Matters
Thirteen members of our church attended the Worship Matters conference in Lansing, MI, in February. The conference was led by Bob Kauflin. (You can read more here.) Although I wasn’t going to go when I first heard about it, I’m glad I reconsidered. It wasn’t that I was exposed to a lot of information I [...]
Nothing Casual about Worship
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Jesus (Matthew 22:37 NIV) We attended the Worship Matters conference in Lansing, Michigan this past weekend. Bob Kauflin included a session teaching us the importance of truly worshiping with our minds, our souls, and our bodies. [...]
Nothing Casual about Wonder
I’m reading Jenna Lucado Bishop’s From Blah to Awe. While it was written for teen girls, there is much for all of us to learn within its pages. Our lives should truly overflow with wonder and awe, and the author gives practical steps on how to nurture and develop those traits. I love the fact [...]
Soil Types
As always, I find reading Luke 8:4-15 very sobering. Let’s look at the highlights. When sown, some seed falls… – on the path – on rocky soil – among thorns – on good soil As you probably know, the seed refers to the Word of God; the soil, our hearts. In my life, did the [...]
Spiritually Worthy of Imitation
There is lots of great information on the Spark People site, but with all the books and blogs on my To Be Read list, most of the time I simply delete the messages that come to my inbox, but not the one that came yesterday. I haven’t read the article. I might not read the [...]
Not So Casual Calling
I called one of my early blogs Casual Theology, not because the lessons I was learning were unimportant, but because I chose to share them in an informal way. Now I share highlights of my daily Bible readings and sermons I hear, things that “hit me upside the head.” Maybe they’ll do the same for [...]
An Ah Ha Moment
Although this wasn’t from last week’s Scripture reading, I just had to share. Exodus 20:3 says, “You shall have no other gods before me” (ESV). Yesterday morning, our congregation observed the Lord’s Table. The pastor shared a very familiar insight, but it struck me with brand new force. I’ve been worried about my kids’ spiritual [...]
Casual Theology
Since my #1 Goal for 2012 is to more deliberately share my faith, and since this is the only blog I hadn’t brought under my Eclectic Interests umbrella – I thought it was time. I have set myself the goal of reading through the Bible over the next two years. Once a week, I will [...]
