step(s) of faith

So I have this thing about talking about money. I don't. Ever. Period.
I don't talk about having money, I don't talk about wanting more money, and I CERTAINLY don't talk about not having money. I don't even like hearing other people talk about money.

For this reason, the recession has left me with very few news-watching opportunities. It seems like every time I turn on the news, all they are talking about is money, money, money! Its like watching dental procedures!!! (I also have a thing about teeth, but that's another topic altogether).

Growing up, my family was pretty poor. My dad worked a low-paying job, and my mom mostly stayed home until I was in high school. We had no money whatsoever. We would eat beans, rice, and homemade tortillas every day except Sunday, when we would have meat. Sometimes our electric bill wouldn't be paid. One year at Christmas, we didn't have the money for Christmas presents.

on "hearing" God

Listening to God is a sensitive subject. Last night, at Whosoever Dallas, they were doing a study of Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby. If you have been in the Evangelical Christian church for any length of time, you have either done this study or you have heard of it – it is a foundational, elemental study that has been widely recommended and used throughout the Christian church.


I need to preface my comments – my dissidence – by saying it is NOT a bad study, and I am not discounting the wisdom in Mr. Blackaby’s theology.

Listening to the voice of God, I have learned through trial and error (mostly error) is something that is learned. It is not a voice that comes out of nowhere and it is not a thundering sound in your ears, ((most of the time)). The voice of God is different for everyone in their experience. The voice of God can be missed, especially if you’re listening for something else.