I just wanted everyone to know that TIME magazine has confirmed what I was always hoping: I am the Person of the Year. It's okay, though, because you are too. Me and you both are the Person of the Year. Yes, I know it's confusing. In all seriousness, there are some very interesting things tossed …
The Voice of the Evil One, Part 2
But, we may ask, how do we distinguish the voice of the evil one from the voice of God? The key to distinguishing the voice relates to the character or spirit of the voice. Have you ever been approached by a salesperson at your home or at a store who is asking you to consider …
The Voice of the Evil One, Part 1
What about hearing the wrong voice? How do we determine if the voice or voices we are hearing are God's voice, our own voice, or, much worse, the voice of the evil one? It is an often ignored reality that "our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the authorities, against the powers …
The Loud Voices of Inanimate Objects
So many times we say that it is difficult to hear God's voice. His is the still, small voice that we need to quiet ourselves to hear and that work is trying for our fast-paced, boisterous souls. The other day, I had some car problems. It wasn't really my problem, but a problem with the …
Consume, consume, consume . . .
I just stumbled upon this excellent article about consumerism today by Doug Pagitt. Doug is a wiley pastor at Solomon's Porch in Minneapolis. In this shopping-frenzied season, take a break. Don't go to the mall. Don't get another thing just to have it. Be still, be silent, listen, and pray.
Matthew Erickson 