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March 14, 2018 By Michael Green 12 Comments

nothing wrong with average

I was listening to sports radio on the drive to work the other day—The Dan Patrick Show. Patrick said he was going to interview Todd Marinovich later in the hour. Marinovich is a former NFL quarterback recently featured in an ESPN documentary, “ROBO QB: The Making of the Perfect Athlete." Marinovich’s father had wanted Todd to be an NFL quarterback from the time he was born and raised him with … [Read more...] about nothing wrong with average

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May 31, 2012 By Michael Green 2 Comments

sermons in stones

I sometimes grow very pessimistic. I don't see evidence that God is at work in this life—either in the great scheme of things or the tiny details of my life. I think, “God is a fairy. Sitting up there on a cloud, eating chicken wings and ignoring the needs of a dying and struggling world, and of its people.” Then a difficult time arrives, and I don't have room for these thoughts. I consume myself … [Read more...] about sermons in stones

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: christian spirituality, Christianity, comfort zones, Faith, God, prayer, road trips, struggles

May 2, 2012 By Michael Green 2 Comments

tuna at midnight (never tasted so good)

Six of us from my community group, inspired by a friend’s Lent-time fast (forty days, nothing but water and a multivitamin), decided to do a three day fast last weekend. Technically, it was a  two and a half day fast. We agreed to eat breakfast Friday morning, then convene at Soup Plantation on Sunday afternoon to celebrate and eat lunch. I'm not really sure what the point of fasting is. I know … [Read more...] about tuna at midnight (never tasted so good)

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April 24, 2012 By Michael Green 8 Comments

blood diamond

I had dinner recently with a group of friends from church. Mostly single men, and the conversation, as it’s want to do, turned to marriage and women and dating. Someone made the comment, “Women at our church put a one-carat minimum on engagement rings. They won’t accept anything smaller than that. “And single women always ask their engaged friends how big their rings are,” he added. His comment … [Read more...] about blood diamond

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: christian living, Christianity, dating, diamonds, engagement rings, great expectations, impossible standards, marriage, pickiness, tiffanys

April 17, 2012 By Michael Green 1 Comment

prayer, part II (of a mustard seed)

Recently, I passed by a coworker’s desk to say hello. This is one of my all time favorite coworkers; she sews my sweaters if they tear and cooks rice and beans for me on occasion. She’s also a Christian. “How’s it going?” she asked. “It’s alright.” (I never know how to answer that question.) “Do you have faith?” she asked. Seemed like an odd question and I spun it around in my head. “Sometimes … [Read more...] about prayer, part II (of a mustard seed)

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