Work Came Down at Christmas…
December 8, 2009
Posted by Dan Edelen in : Announcements, Blogging, Work, Writing Feedback : 4 comments
Apologies to the writer of the hymn “Love Came Down at Christmas,” but this year it has been work that came down. I thank God that I am up to my eyeballs with paying work. The last quarter of the year is always my busiest, but this year it has been double, with January—my slowest month—looking to be even more busy.
Cerulean Sanctum has suffered for that busyness. In addition to my work as a writer, all but four evenings in December have some event scheduled, which compounds my inability to keep up with the blog. I suspect that posts will be light for this entire month. My apologies.
Thanks for being a reader. Hang in there. More good stuff soon!
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How to Fix the American Christian – Series Announcement
November 22, 2009
Posted by Dan Edelen in : Announcements, Cerulean Sanctum Series, Christianity in North America, Church Issues, Counterculture, Godly Character, Relevance Feedback : 5 comments
Recently, I wrote a post that discussed why the Church in America is not living up to its calling (“Why Christianity Is Failing in America“). Readers asked what I thought we could do to turn tragedy into triumph, so I responded with an overview of possible fixes (“Why Christianity Is Failing in America – Further Thoughts“).
But I also realize the need is more practical than a conceptual overview. People need examples. For that reason, I’m starting a series that will look at practical ways that Christians can live truly countercultural lives that reflect the genuine Gospel of Jesus. These won’t be theological missives, but ideas for earnest believers who want to go against the flow and live a life worthy of the upward call of Christ.
Though Cerulean Sanctum usually focuses on the Church as a whole, I believe that the only way change is going to come to the Church is if a large group of believers within each local church bucks the system. It really does come down to individuals making Spirit-directed choices to live counterculturally. The power of one may be overrated, but a large group of people choosing to say no to worldly ways gets noticed and makes a difference.
I’ve entitled this series “How to Fix the American Christian,” and I hope for at least those few who read this blog it will make a difference that helps change the world for the Lord.
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Flu
October 28, 2009
Posted by Dan Edelen in : Announcements Feedback : 5 comments
Sorry it’s been dead here lately, but we have been fighting the flu. I guess it’s H1N1, as the seasonal flu doesn’t really hit our area until about December or so. My son had it a couple weeks ago, and now it seems like I do, too. As neither my wife nor I came down with it right away, we thought we were in the clear. Oh well! Let me tell you, the day before I wrote this was no fun at all. But my fever seems to have gone and some of my strength is coming back, so I hope to have more up here soon.
Be blessed. And stay healthy!
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Site Fixed?
October 15, 2009
Posted by Dan Edelen in : Announcements, Technical Feedback : add a comment
Dear Readers,
Due to a bizarre DNS propagation issue, this site has been unavailable to some of you. My ISP assures me that this has been fixed.
If you are continuing to see random outages of Cerulean Sanctum, please let me know. Otherwise, I think we’re good to go!
Expect a post soon on Halloween alternative parties that churches host.
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