Archive for July, 2008

Blessed are the Lexus owners

Posted: 26th July 2008 by Uncle Luther in General

“I am so blessed!” This cute catch phrase echoes through the halls of churches and private schools. It usually means “Let me brag a little bit about my recent accomplishments.” When you hear this, you either have just heard or are about to hear about someone’s new house, new car, wonderful marriage, recent promotion, or [...]

Facing struggles head on

Posted: 13th July 2008 by Uncle Luther in General

It’s been about a week since my last post, so let me fill you in briefly on where I am right now. Last week it became obvious that my wife’s Crohn’s Disease is going to prevent her from returning to full-time teaching. If the complete lack of energy doesn’t stop her, the immuno- suppressants the [...]

God is Not Santa Claus

Posted: 13th July 2008 by Uncle Luther in Sacred Cows

“God wants us to prosper financially, to have plenty of money, to fulfill the destiny He has laid out for us.” -Joel Osteen “I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the LORD, who does all these things.” -Isaiah 45:7 “It’s God’s will for you to live in prosperity [...]

The Waiting Game

Posted: 6th July 2008 by Uncle Luther in General

Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. [...]

Ye Olde Sacred Calf

Posted: 4th July 2008 by Uncle Luther in Sacred Cows
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Imagine you arrive late to church one morning and quickly slipping into a pew next to a friend in the back. You notice fairly quickly that something is strange. You can’t understand a word the preacher is saying and it isn’t because you’re in the back of the church. He is speaking passionately, and hammering [...]

Let Your Life Be The Praise

Posted: 1st July 2008 by Uncle Luther in Sacred Cows

I’m getting a little tired of worship leaders. Not everything about them, mind you. They serve a valuable position in the modern church. It’s just that, singing and making music is their thing and they are passionate about it and like with anything else that folks go getting passionate about, they can take it a [...]