Square Holes is about exploring what it truly means to be a child of God, and how that identity impacts every part of our lives. The verse that is theme for this site, Ephesians 2:10, highlights the individual way that God deals with each of his children. We are his handiwork – not mass produced, but uniquely and lovingly crafted. God also prepared a place for each of us. Every one of us has been given a part in building his kingdom. There are things that I was created to do, and other things you were created to do. We are, each of us, square pegs, and God has prepared a square hole for each of us.

On this site you’ll find articles and other resources that I hope will help you draw closer to Christ. If this is your first visit, I invite you to start with some thoughts on what it really means to be a child of God. After that, feel free to browse the other articles and other resources in whatever order you like. At the bottom of the page you can sign up to have a weekly (for now) devotion emailed to your inbox!

Background

Jesus, who was the Christ, or Messiah of Jewish prophecy, died and rose again to rescue the world from sin, and from God’s judgment. A salvation that is available to everyone who believes. But interestingly, the message that changed the world in the years after Jesus’ ascension was not just “Jesus saves,” but “Jesus is Lord.” This is what the disciples insisted on preaching, even in the face of imprisonment and death (because to say that Jesus is Lord is, necessarily, to also say that Caesar is not).

Fun fact: to be a follower of Jesus we have to actually follow Jesus (1 John 2:4-6). As Dallas Willard put it, “I am learning from Jesus to live my life as he would live my life if he were I.”¹ This does not mean that we can earn salvation! Salvation is entirely an act of God’s grace (Ephesians 2:8-9). Rather, it is a recognition of the fact that we are not only saved from something, we are also saved for something. It’s not just praying a prayer and then waiting around for him to return. Being a child of God (Romans 8:16) means a whole lot more than just being rescued from Hell.

Working out what this looks like in everyday life has been my journey for the past several years. Although I certainly have not yet arrived, I offer the articles and other resources on this site in hopes that others will be encouraged and challenged, just as I have been.

1. Willard, Dallas
   1997 The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God. HarperCollins, Pymble, Australia, page 310.