Christianity without Christ is evil. Our efforts to live the Christian life independently are also evil.

How is capitalism shaping our theology? The marketplace is a great arbiter for determining the best vacuum cleaner or cell phone. How about truth? What happens when the most truthful ideas aren't profitable? What happens when the most profitable ideas aren't truthful?

Sometimes it's harder to be faithful with little than with much....

"Saints are never giants 

Who hoped to do God favors.

They are only souls

Whose needs took root

In shallow dust,

Becoming redwoods grown

From dandelion spores."

Calvin Miller

Jesus famously says: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” When we are burdened by our failures, God, in His kindness, is drawing us to Himself.

Imagine if you had always kept God's law perfectly. Imagine the confidence and joy that Jesus has in the Father's presence. Imagine being blameless!

My soul clings to the dust;

We can identify the root of our thoughts when we look at the fruit they are producing in our lives.