Nov 6, 2018 | Courage, Evil & Satan & Sin, Sanctity of Life
I recently saw a bumper sticker that read, “The Ten Commandments Are Not Multiple Choice.” Wouldn’t it be nice if we could pick and choose? After all, who doesn’t want to have their cake and eat it too? We Deceive Ourselves However, when it comes to...
Aug 21, 2018 | Book and Movie Reviews, Evil & Satan & Sin, Fear & Doubt, Theology
Last night, I went to see the movie “Interview with God,” which is centered on the life of Paul Asher, a young Christian journalist who begins to question his faith after spending time in war-torn Afghanistan. Paul receives an invitation to engage in three 30-minute...
Jul 7, 2018 | Book and Movie Reviews, Evil & Satan & Sin
“I need to laugh.” This is what my friend texted me after suggesting we go see the Incredibles 2 movie. Since her text came at the end of a challenging week, I realized I could use some laughs myself. We went to see the movie and as expected, we both laughed. But...
Mar 27, 2018 | Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Evil & Satan & Sin, Sacrifice
Why Did Jesus Die? Simply put: because without Him, we are dead. This message was foreshadowed in the Old Testament when Isaac, the child of promise, was called out by God from the dead. (That is, from the deadness of Sarah’s womb.) In the same way, we also...
Feb 14, 2018 | Character of God, Evil & Satan & Sin, Sacrifice
Have you ever received a gift you didn’t expect? My best friend loves to cook and her kitchen is filled with every gadget known to man. While I like to bake, my kitchen tools are comprised mostly of the basics. I have silverware, a few large metal spatulas and spoons,...
Dec 5, 2017 | Character of God, Evil & Satan & Sin, Thankfulness
Why did Jesus cross the lake? The simple answer seems obvious: to get to the other side. But the story is actually an amazing rescue mission. It begins in Luke chapter 8 when Jesus announces to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake” (verse...
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