Like many ideas and behaviors that are taught in the Christian Scriptures, at first glance, the word “contentment” seems to carry a negative connotation to it. Christians are clearly taught to be content in whatever circumstances we find ourselves in (cf. Phil. 4, Matt. 7, etc.). If we have food, clothing, and shelter, we are... Continue Reading →
As any long-time reader of my blog will know, I’m no champion of Darwin, despite a lot of engagement with his most well-known theory. In fact, my first ever blog post (almost 3 years ago!) offered a critique of some of his views. Yet, even in that post, an aspect of Darwin that I truly... Continue Reading →
“Love your enemies.” Matthew 5:44 It’s not advice. It's not easy. It’s not a cheap coffee mug feel good verse. It’s a command from the Son of God. It is a radical love which is most fully expressed in the height of divine revelation: the Son of God incarnate and suffering on the Cross to... Continue Reading →
“Why aren’t there dinosaurs in the Bible?” “What happens to babies when they die?” “What about the ones that aren’t baptized?” “How come the Bible says Adam was made from dust when we all know that we evolved from monkeys?” “If Jesus was resurrected, why didn’t he just appear to everyone? Why was it... Continue Reading →
For our Good Friday service, my church decided to have seven individuals read and briefly reflect upon the seven statements of Jesus while He was on the cross. I had the privilege of presenting the second words of Christ. What follows was my manuscript. Perhaps you will find it an encouraging Holy Week read. Our... Continue Reading →
This article contains spoilers for A Tale of Two Cities, The Awakening, The Sorrows of Young Werther, and Death of a Salesman. Lately, the topic of suicide, or more accurately, the story of suicide, has unintentionally permeated my reading. It has been cast in many forms, from the not so suicidal, yet still self-inflicted death... Continue Reading →
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