Comments for Kevin Alan Wells

Comment on Best peanut butter sandwich I’ve had in a while by jamie

jamie — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:29:41 +0000

i’m not sure what’s funnier, the anguish over the peanut butter sandwich or toothpaste consistency bread you put it on. “life is short, solitary, harsh, brutal and poor.” Hobbes but you chose this particular life, and the story made me laugh. all peanut butter is good, don’t be a snob… like wine, 5 dollar cabarnet is ok, as long the company is good and conversation fun. look under your feet, there’s two bottles right there.

Comment on Is there a Santa Claus? by Kevin A. Wells

Kevin A. Wells — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:29:51 +0000

This editorial is numbered among the most famous editorials of all time. Seriously; this is a piece of history.

The writer, the son of a Baptist minister, saw an opportunity in the girl’s innocent question. His response does far more than express why Virginia should have faith in Santa Claus. He explains why we all should have faith in faith.

On the editorial’s 100th anniversary, The New York Times reprinted it with a good introduction here.

Comment on Unleash Your Affections by Leani

Leani — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:51:45 +0000

excellent perspective kevin - i can’t agree strongly enough with your theology here…
it saddens me greatly when people associate Africa with national geographic coffee table books about gorgeous wildlife and landscapes but forget about the humans here - equally beautiful and even more tenacious than the oldest elephant or the strongest feline

Comment on The Anglican Schism by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:18:57 +0000

A landmark decision just next door to me:

“The Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth broke away from the Episcopal Church today, becoming the fourth U.S. diocese to withdraw since late last year…”

Comment on Life is a Mountain by Eric

Eric — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:53:12 +0000

I thought life was a highway?

Comment on Princess Potty Training by Michael

Michael — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:41:07 +0000

I found your website its weird seeing this stuff online after commenting on it in person. The context it very different but good.

Comment on The Hunt for Happiness by Michael R. Jones

Michael R. Jones — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:06:28 +0000

Kevin:

I preached recently from James 4:10 and the big idea was: “Prayer is not about getting what you want; it’s about getting what God wants you to have.”

The search for happiness is about getting what we want and it is usually pursued without any regard for what God wants us to have.

(originally posted: June 12, 2008 6:18 AM)

Comment on The Hunt for Happiness by Nic

Nic — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:02:48 +0000

I’m with Kevin on this one. We want passages like in Hebrews 11 to say faith is believing that we will get that which we hope for, and knowing we are going to get it. But the key is “hope” many times we give hope a 21st century definition, instead of looking to scripture to find the meaning of the term.

“Hope” in Scripture, is that which God specifically promises, making faith a response in belief and action towards that promise. Our hope is found in the fulfillment of our salvation through the work of Christ, the rapture, the kingdom, glorification, etc. These are things specifically promised by God. But we want hope to mean “I hope for a new job, peanut butter sandwich, a million dollars.”

I know this verse wasn’t specifically mentioned but it ties into this discussion.

We would do well to understand that in “Christian” understanding, love is a verb, while hope is a noun.

(originally posted: June 10, 2008 3:04 PM)

Comment on The Hunt for Happiness by Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:00:42 +0000

You may have just led me to my next article, Ben.

I believe God leads me every day. Many moments of my life show me God’s intervention in circumstances for my sake. Yet clearly, whatever Jesus meant by the teachings you point out isn’t what we wish he did mean …I’ve asked to be appointed president of the world several times now. Alas, no one bows to me in the grocery store. Yet.

Beyond my own unanswered prayers, the Apostle Paul pleaded to be relieved of a ‘thorn’ and was flatly refused (2 Cor. 12.7-9). Paul’s response in verse 10 to that divine denial will ruin your day. Don’t even look it up.

Then there is Christ, himself. He asked to avoid crucifixion if at all possible, only to receive an angel in reply who strengthened him for the torture (Luke 22.42). “Thanks, Dad.”

Both biblical instances point to the reality that God’s will is implicitly necessary to receive that for which we ask.

That is as solidified as I have it right now. This week I will sit down with those passages in my lap. I’ll email you if I realize something.

(originally posted: June 9, 2008 11:17 PM)

Comment on The Hunt for Happiness by Ben

Ben — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:55:03 +0000

This is similar to the feeling I get. I’m not sure if God will fix stuff for you, but what about where it says something like: With the faith of a mustard seed you can move mountains, and another passage about all things you ask for will be given.

(June 9, 2008 11:28 AM)