Many biblical teachings are clear and easy to understand. Yet modern-day dogma often pushes the limits. This is especially true when it comes to beliefs about judgment and life after death. Perhaps, it is wise to trust in God’s goodness and embrace the mystery of what we don’t know.
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What happens when our plans don’t work out? Where is God in the midst of trouble? This article addresses these things.
The drama triangle is a popular tool used by therapists to unravel the complexities of interpersonal conflicts. It models how we can so easily slip into the roles of persecutor, rescuer, or victim. In this article I submit that the drama triangle has many applications. It can for example, model the strife caused by struggles for social justice. Perhaps with this understanding, we can break away from perpetual strife and find a path towards racial harmony.
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There are few controversies that divide the nation more than that of abortion. Elections turn on this single issue. Pro-Choice and Pro-Life advocates are so dug-in that even the thought of finding common ground is unthinkable. In this article I hope to reflect on how we arrived at this place, and attempt to suggest a possible path forward.
Abortion and Politics Read More »
This election cycle reveals a deep divide in America. Political ideologies seem to dominate everything. Is there a way to come together as a nation? Are our political differences too great? This article seeks to bring calm to the issue.
Political Platforms and Agendas Read More »
Why do we believe? Is it for immediate benefits? What happens when life turns us upside down? What then?
What is the responsibility that Christians have in sharing the Gospel? Are those serving in full time ministries more valuable than those that are not? This article explores these questions.
God Gives the Increase Read More »
One would think that a word like gospel would be easy to define. Unfortunately, in the midst of thousands of denominations it is not. Layers of details and conflicting implications are piled on. This article discusses this dilemma and proposes a solution.
Recent polls show non-Christian millennials to be quite hostile to Christianity (84%), and especially to evangelicals (97%). This article addresses this issue and searches for solutions.
Not Under My Roof! Read More »
: This article contends with the narrative that the God of the Old Testament is violent and angry. More specifically, it shows how the Book of Joshua can be understood in light of the time and culture in which it was written.