I remember growing up in the church and regularly hearing the question of “How far is too far?” mentioned from the pulpit or in conversation. Typically, the answer was that this was the wrong question, rather we should be asking, “What most glorifies God?” Unfortunately though, that’s about as detailed as the teaching was, with... Continue Reading →
“So we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” - Romans 12:5 For some people, the idea of church membership seems very foreign to them. They do not see a specific verse in the Bible that directly tells them that should become a formal member of a church,... Continue Reading →
There is always a reason not to open a book. There is always an excuse to not pick up a pen and paper, or to open a blank page on our laptop. The weather is too nice. The weather is too bad. There is no time. The timing isn’t right. There is no inspiration. There... Continue Reading →
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find.; knock, and it will be opened. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks, it will be opened. Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give... Continue Reading →
Never underestimate the power of our preconceived beliefs about what we think must be true. We may claim to be objective and diligently seeking to go wherever the evidence leads, but are we even aware of our presuppositional biases? From what foundation are we really building off of? What beliefs precede our examination of the... Continue Reading →
It is very easy to love ideas. Daydreams about democracy. Fantasies of charity. Imaginations drifting over a world at peace. Meanwhile, we are tyrants at home and work. Our hands are closed fists toward the poor and needy. We are mad at our families, angry at our neighbors, at war with every coworker, and even... Continue Reading →