At age 16, my heart was drawn into Matthew 6.25-33. It’s haunted me ever since. Not that I live it well. Yet, “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousenss” has been the journey I’ve been on for almost 45 years. Over the years I’ve learned real ways to do this. I’m still learning and have much yet to … Read More
Dear UnCommon Journey Reader, This is an invitation to meet with Me. I am a human being who desires your company. You probably think you don’t have time for us to get together. You are too busy with family and work, covered over by so many things. Your “to do” list keeps getting longer and more burdensome. But, when we … Read More
Thank you to all who completed The UnCommon Journey 2015 reader survey. Your thoughts and input will mark the direction and content of The UnCommon Journey for months to come. I want to write content that speaks to your challenges. You have helped clarify what those challenges are. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] I began my short blogging journey thinking I’d share with … Read More
One of the purposes of The UnCommon Journey is to challenge the status quo of the modern church and contemporary Christianity. I do this not because I think I’m more “spiritual” than others. Nor because I want to be a maverick who moves against the tide of popular opinion. I simply want to share what God has taught me as … Read More
For many years, I struggled in my attempts to remember God throughout everyday life. I was too busy, too distracted, too ignorant, and too inexperienced to know what it was like to commune with God during the day. I would start out well enough in morning devotions and prayer. But, a sense of God’s presence did not remain with me … Read More
As an introvert yet one who enjoys good conversation, I get to observe the dynamics of others interacting with one another. I have made it a study to note the way people communicate one-on-one and in groups. Some people have wonderful conversation skills while others struggle. In certain situations, I struggle. But I have learned over a life-time of experience … Read More
A survey? I don’t want to fill out no stinkin’ survey! Who cares what I think, anyway? I bet it doesn’t matter if I do or if I don’t. Besides, I don’t have time to do it. And, I really don’t need a couple days of peace and quiet. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] A few days ago I sent you an email containing … Read More
What good is God if he makes little difference in me today? What’s the point of a relationship with God if my life right now is miserable? I put on a good front. But inside, I feel wretched. Let’s be honest. I don’t just need help. I need healing. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Our guide, Dr. Meletios Webber writes: The purpose and aim … Read More
I know people who are in the same place on their spiritual journey as they were 30 years ago. Not much of a journey, huh!? It’s like running on a treadmill while all the time thinking you’re running cross country. You think you’re progressing because the scenery around you changes constantly. But what matters most, your own soul, is stuck … Read More
I have struggled for over 40 years to know God. I remember crying out, “I just want to know You! Help me!” What I was taught in church, books, and school was to think my way into a deeper relationship with God. Accept this theory. Know these doctrines. Understand these concepts. Think and grow. I did all that and was … Read More
