Christ

Acts

Acts 17:30 | Ignorance or Holiness

If someone called me ignorant my initial reaction would be to throw up defensive shields and turn on my offensive arguments of war. However, the truth is that I am ignorant on a great many subjects. Yet to call someone ignorant does […]

Acts

Acts 2:42 | Public Faith

The prevailing ethic of the day in regards to faith goes something like this… “My faith is my own and it is something I keep private.” In the public square, at work, at home, at school, in government, and out shopping there […]

Acts

Acts 1:4 | A Heart of Stone No More

Religion is man striving and working to secure the favor of God. Live this kind of life, go to this kind of church, give money to the poor, follow the ten commandments… I could write for days all of the things people […]

Romans

Romans 10:8 | Spoken Commitment from the Heart

This year will be the 19th anniversary that I have been married to my friend, companion, and wife. We have lived some awesome days and some incredibly blessed days together. These last few years have not been as much fun for various […]

Romans

Romans 5:10 | Enemies Reconciled

Life creates friends and enemies. Movies are made of the most epic friendships and enemies. Stories are told of war and the bond of brothers who fight enemies both physical and psychological. But even normal people like me find that some relationships […]

Culture and Politics

Self-Driving Cars: Programmed to Fail

The next big life changing advancement in modern society must be the self-driving car. When I was growing up I thought cars would fly but that practicality has never materialized. The idea that a car could drive itself is even now at […]

Isaiah

Isaiah 43:1 | Claim the Prize

Isaiah 43:1 | Claim the Prize In contemporary English when I think of “redeem” I think of a transaction where a coupon or voucher is used in place of money to purchase something. Specifically, I think of tickets that I have redeemed […]

1 Samuel

1 Samuel 8:5 | Not my President

How important is government? How important is God? Which is more important to you? If you picked government then god is government to you. If you are looking for God in government then you are in good company with the people of […]

1 Samuel

1 Samuel 2:25 | Intercede for Me

I have made mistakes and hurt people. I cringe when some of those events come to mind. What happens when make mistakes are made that reach the court system? The idea of getting wrapped up in court or dealing with police would […]