Pray Without Ceasing
- July 04, 2019
- by
- Jessica Fields
Prayer might be a spiritual gift, but I don’t think it’s mine.
But just like evangelism, mercy, giving, and serving, it’s something we’re still all called to, regardless of our ‘skill’ in the area.
While writing to the Thessalonians, Paul tells them to (1) rejoice always, (2) pray without ceasing, and (3) give thanks in all circumstances. And I have a hunch that the middle habit, to pray without ceasing, might be the key to rejoicing always and being continually thankful.
I am in a state of not praying far more often than I’m in a state...
The Beauty of Confession
- June 03, 2019
- by
- Jessica Fields
Generally, I’m not an ugly crier, but this was not one of those times. My eyes were so puffy that I was sitting on...
Jesus is the Answer
- May 29, 2019
- by
- Whitney Hsu
Recently, I wrote about how, at 10:00 am, I had already “gotten my steps in” doing an entire laundry list (emphasis on laundry) of...
Repent and Be Saved
- April 28, 2019
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
The more I engage with the American church outside of the United States, the more I find my spirit troubled. I recently watched the...
Jesus Lives Up to the Hype
- April 25, 2019
- by
- Whitney Hsu
HE IS RISEN!
Easter comes along with some serious hype. I mean, these outspoken people are claiming a man fulfilled a bunch of ancient prophecies...
Counsel and an Introspection
- April 15, 2019
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
I last wrote for Everyday Exiles a few weeks ago. David repents of his sin in Psalm 51 with the plea, “take not your...
New Update: Bite Size Theology
- April 08, 2019
- by
- Sage Blalock
After finishing up our Apostles’ Creed series, we took a week off from serialized work and wrote a few pieces about topics we’ve been...
Reveling as Worship
- March 28, 2019
- by
- Jessica Fields
A few nights ago I sat with a friend and had a good life chat under a canopy of stars.
As I looked up at...
No One Just Forgives
- March 27, 2019
- by
- Chris Lawson
If God is as all-powerful, all good, and as all-loving I suggest, why couldn’t God just forgive?
Payment for sin – really? Seems beneath God...
Bite Size Theology Update
- March 25, 2019
- by
- Sage Blalock
It’s been about three weeks since Bite Size Theology’s move towards greater transparency began (the only thing we were actually not telling people was...