Darrell Six

Embracing How Doomed We Are

Christianity without Christ is evil. Our efforts to live the Christian life independently are also evil.

The Loyalty of God

Consumer Culture and Authentic Ekklesia

How is capitalism shaping our theology? The marketplace is a great arbiter for determining the best vacuum cleaner or cell phone. How about truth? What happens when the most truthful ideas aren't profitable? What happens when the most profitable ideas aren't truthful?

Be Faithful With Little

Sometimes it's harder to be faithful with little than with much....

Saints Are Never Giants Who Hoped to do God Favors

"Saints are never giants 

Who hoped to do God favors.

They are only souls

Whose needs took root

In shallow dust,

Becoming redwoods grown

From dandelion spores."

Calvin Miller

The Blessing of Burden

Jesus famously says: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” When we are burdened by our failures, God, in His kindness, is drawing us to Himself.

Imagine Being Blameless

Imagine if you had always kept God's law perfectly. Imagine the confidence and joy that Jesus has in the Father's presence. Imagine being blameless!

My Soul Clings to the Dust

My soul clings to the dust;
give me life according to your word! (Ps. 119:25)

Examining the Fruit to See the Root

We can identify the root of our thoughts when we look at the fruit they are producing in our lives.

Making the Most of Rejection

“Western culture is, largely unbeknown to itself, a culture of rejection” (Dallas Willard). Rejection can be a profoundly painful and devastating experience. How can we harness our experiences of rejection to launch us into God’s purpose for our lives?