Last week the Faith in Memphis panel was asked to write about legislation making its way through the TN legislature regarding “baggy pants” (you know, when people intentionally wear their pants so low their underwear is highly visible). I used the opportunity to reflect on whether or not God really cares what we wear. Here’s [...]
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Prayer from Psalm 119:97-104: The Scarecrow Who Got a Brain
by Chris on 04. Apr, 2012 in Blog, Growth
This entry is part 123 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms
I’ve never considered myself wise, Lord. Most have more common sense than I. Many celebrate smarts greater than mine. Sometimes I feel like the Scarecrow–”I would not be just a nuffin’; My head all full of stuffin’; My heart all full of pain; I would dance and be merry; Life would be a ding-a-derry; If I [...]
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What I’m Reading
- Day 1 of 40 Following the Prayer Steps of Jesus 17. Feb, 2010
- Day 2 of 40 Following the Prayer Steps of Jesus 18. Feb, 2010
- Day 6 of 40 Following the Prayer Steps of Jesus 23. Feb, 2010
- Irreligious: Forsaking Religion and Finding Jesus’ Sabbath (Mk. 3:1-6) Chris Altrock – June 13, 2010 16. Jun, 2010
- Day 7 of 40 Following the Prayer Steps of Jesus 24. Feb, 2010
- So What? (Preaching Point #12) 22. May, 2012
- Intercession as Listening 21. May, 2012
- Prayer from Psalm 125: The Mountain Prayer 16. May, 2012
- Prayer from Psalm 124: UR4US 14. May, 2012
- Invite the Tiger Out of the Cage 11. May, 2012
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