We live in a high-pressure, commercial society that relies on making you discontent. How can you make yourself content, instead? www.patheos.com/blogs/breath... #innerpeace

Jesus & Lao Tzu: How To Make Yourself Content We live in a high-pressure, commercial society that relies on making you discontent. How can you make yourself content, instead?

We live in a high-pressure, commercial society that relies on making you discontent. How can you make yourself content, instead? www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

These days, you hear many people substitute the word “God” with “The Universe” or “Nature.” Can Christians justifiably rename God this way? www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Can Christians Rename God As “The Universe” And As “Nature”? These days, you hear many people substitute the word “God” with “The Universe” or “Nature.” Can Christians justifiably rename God this way?

These days, you hear many people substitute the word “God” with “The Universe” or “Nature.” Can Christians justifiably rename God this way? www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Outdoor Worship: What If The Church Never Had Buildings? What if, early on, the church had decided to always gather outdoors instead of in buildings? How would the church and world look different?

What if, early on, the church had decided to always gather outdoors instead of in buildings? How would the church and world look different? www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Religions spend a lot of time contemplating the afterlife. But Taoism seems more interested in the foundation of things than the end of them. www.patheos.com/blogs/breath... #creation #jesus #laotzu

Jesus & Lao Tzu: Beginnings And The Afterlife Religions spend a lot of time contemplating the afterlife. But Taoism seems more interested in the foundation of things than the end of them.

Religions spend a lot of time contemplating the afterlife. But Taoism seems more interested in the foundation of things than the end of them. www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Proverbs 29:11 says, “A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back.” Some have learned healthy coping mechanisms and others have not. Is there a way to be angry without it becoming sin? www.patheos.com/blogs/breath... #copingmechanism #copingskills #angermanagement

“Be Angry But Do Not Sin”—How To Cope With Anger Ephesians says, “Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” More easily said than done! How can you cope with anger?

Does watching the news make you angry? It should—anger is a natural response to injustice and harm. How can you turn anger into something constructive? www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Does Trump's Foul Language Effing Matter? Trump made headlines with an F-bomb in response to Israel-Iran strikes. Some clutched pearls—but does Trump’s foul language effing matter?

Trump made headlines with an F-bomb in response to Israel-Iran strikes. Some clutched pearls—but does Trump’s foul language effing matter? www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Let me be clear. While Trump’s foul language is a problem, the F-bomb isn’t the real issue. www.patheos.com/blogs/breath... #F-bomb #Trump

YouTube video by Patheos Renaming God: Finding the God of My Understanding by Greg Smith

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Renaming God: Finding The God Of My Understanding For as long as religion as existed, people have been renaming God according to their own understanding. This isn't heresy--this is growth!

For as long has religion has existed, people have been renaming God according to their own understanding. This isn't heresy. This is growth! (You can also listen to this article as a podcast, all from the convenience of my blog.) www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Jesus knows that those who try to outshine others only succeed in dimming their own light. www.patheos.com/blogs/breath... #humility #jesus #laotzu

Father's Day: What If God Just Wants To Be With You? A reflection on father-son time with my little boy, who’s all grown now. As with God, it's about spending quality time, not end results.

The next time we go to God hoping for boatloads, and leave instead with silence, maybe we can smile and remember: it’s not about the fish. It’s about time with the Father. www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Jesus & Lao Tzu Try Not To Outshine Others Jesus said to let your light shine--but that doesn't mean outshining others. Lao Tzu suggests using the dimmer switch. Where's the balance?

Jesus said to let your light shine—but that doesn’t mean outshining others. Lao Tzu suggests using the dimmer switch. Where’s the balance? Check out my article... www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

According to the Bible, the baptism of the Holy Spirit is not some elite spiritual upgrade, like first-class passengers on an airplane. www.patheos.com/blogs/breath... #speakingintongues #tongues #holyspirit

Think Tongues-Speaking Proves Spirit Baptism? Think Again. “Have you received the gift of tongues?” many Pentecostals and Charismatics want to know. But they’re asking the wrong question.

Do you think tongues-speaking is the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Do you believe that some Christians are “spirit-filled,” while others are not? Think again. www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Christ’s ascension marks the apex of his ministry. For this reason, I find the ascension far more gripping than Easter. www.patheos.com/blogs/breath... #ascension #ascensionday

Why Christ’s Ascension Is Greater Than The Resurrection Most people say that Easter is the highest observance of the Christian calendar. Yet, Christ’s ascension is more theologically compelling.

Most people say that Easter is the highest observance of the Christian calendar. Yet, Christ’s ascension is more theologically compelling. www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Are there measurable outcomes as you live out your faith and share it with others? How does God measure effective lives and ministries? #godsjudgment #righteousness www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Is Your Witness Working? How Does God Measure Effectiveness? Are there measurable outcomes as you live out your faith and share it with others? How does God measure effective lives and ministries?

Are there measurable outcomes as you live out your faith and share it with others? How does God measure effective lives and ministries? www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Though various traditions may have different interpretations on the word’s meaning, the title “Host” is a divine name upon which we can all agree. #namesofgod #monotheism #renaminggod www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Why Renaming God "The Host" Appeals To Every Faith Tradition Members of the world’s religions disagree on the name for God. I suggest “The Host” as a divine name upon which we can all agree.

Though various traditions may have different interpretations on the word’s meaning, the title “Host” is a divine name upon which we can all agree. www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Loving God & Country Vs. Christian Nationalism Recently, I buried my father, a Christian patriot who understood the difference between loving God and country, and Christian Nationalism.

Christian Nationalism is when a nation uses religion as a prop to push its political agenda, while religious people use political power as a hammer to enforce their morality. www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Recently, I buried my father, a Christian patriot who understood the difference between loving God and country, and Christian Nationalism. #christiannationalism #patriotism #separationofchurchandstate www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Breathing Space Free faith in the spirit of Jesus

Do you need more Breathing Space in your life? Sign up for my free newsletter and don't miss a single article, delivered to your inbox twice a week. Thanks for your support, and don't forget to breathe. www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

Am I Still A Minister? The Baptist Ordination Dilemma "Are you still an ordained minister?" my friend asked me. I hesitated. "Well, that's a long story. Because Baptists make it complicated."

“Are you still an ordained minister?” my friend asked me. I hesitated. “Well, that’s a long story. Because Baptists make it complicated.” www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...

In life’s turmoil, Lao Tzu says you can find divine creation within. The eternal Christ brings order to chaos and silences your storm. www.patheos.com/blogs/breath... #christianity #taoism

Jesus & Lao Tzu: Finding Order In The Chaos In life's turmoil, Lao Tzu knows you can find divine creation within. The eternal Christ brings order to chaos and silences your storm.

In life’s turmoil, Lao Tzu says you can find divine creation within. The eternal Christ brings order to chaos and silences your storm. Check out my Patheos article: www.patheos.com/blogs/breath...