The blog of Patrick Carden – A wanderer. A wonderer. A Jesusist. A lover of all people.
Another chapter of my life has come to a close. Today we laid my hero to rest. I already miss him greatly and know I will miss him more in the coming days. But I also rejoice in knowing he finished his race and is receiving his reward. Even though he grew weary and tired... Continue Reading →
I’m sure almost everyone can agree on one thing, Jesus sided with the outcasts and oppressed. He was at odds with the Pharisees and hung around the poor, weak, outcasts, foreigners and prostitutes. Jesus was himself from the edge of society with a ministry to those who were considered the least. Jesus didn’t choose only... Continue Reading →
Christians have an image problem. “The very word "Christianity" is a misunderstanding - in truth, there was only one Christian, and he died on the cross.” - Friedrich Nietzsche That’s a bold statement! But sadly, I think in some ways it’s true even though it is painful. And I don’t think Nietzsche is the only... Continue Reading →
People have a hard enough time figuring out what love is, and then there's unconditional love, which some will argue is the only kind of real love. According to Merriam-Webster, “unconditional” means not conditional or limited: absolute, unqualified. So it stands to reason that unconditional love means a love that is not conditional, not limited;... Continue Reading →
Luke 19:13 (KJV) And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. Other translations say; Do business - till I come. In other words, Jesus is saying to take what He has given us and put it to work. Engage in trade with what you... Continue Reading →
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