For the past few weeks I have been in many conversations regarding God, suffering, and faith. Don’t ask me why, they just started to follow me. During this same time I have been trying to re-read the classic work, A Grief Observed, by C.S. Lewis. This book is one of my favorites by Lewis, because … Continue reading »
Over the past decade the effort to end modern slavery has grown from grass roots social activism to mainstream attention and a growing movement. Organizations, like the A21 Campaign and the International Justice Mission, have come together to form the End It Movement. This movement to end modern slavery has been featured at large Christian … Continue reading »
In recent years the post-apocalyptic movie genre has become very popular with audiences. From zombie films like Dawn of the Dead to action thrillers like The Book of Eli, these movies deal with a world that has fallen apart. The end of a civilization is one subject that both fascinates and terrifies people. In recent years, people … Continue reading »
Growing up I would always hear about the resurrection of Jesus and what that meant for me and other Christians in the future. The main theological themes for most Evangelical churches on Easter morning are that 1.) Jesus died and rose again giving us salvation and the hope of heaven and 2.) Jesus’ resurrection was … Continue reading »
Suffering is a universal part of being human. Death, terminal illness, and even heartbreak are all elements of suffering. Music is one place where this common human experience is expressd most clearly. Now I love music. I have favorite artists in almost every genre and have been a musician since I was a little kid. … Continue reading »
An important part of being human is recognizing and remembering that we are all fallen creatures. The fallen state goes beyond just a person’s finite abilities (seeing the future, making planets, etc.) but ultimately leads to sin that alienates us from God and others. Our hearts, minds, and actions can be used for wrong things. … Continue reading »
YOLO. The overused acronym of 2012 stands for “You Only Live Once.” Some could call it a sad millennial version of “Carpe Diem.” However, YOLO is not as much about “seizing the day” as it has a better comparison to the ancient hedonistic phrase, “Let us drink for tomorrow we die.” The lifestyle acronym is … Continue reading »
I can honestly say that I have seen every John Wayne western film ever made. From the Duke to Clint Eastwood, I have grown up watching westerns and still enjoy them. The romantic imagery of the “Old West” still causes me to become nostalgic and admire this unique part of the American experience. Living in the … Continue reading »
Recently I was asked my opinion (specifically my theological opinion) of dreams and dream interpretations. I must admit I had never really given any thought to a person’s experience in dreams, and my theological background gave me skepticism about such things. Although I will admit that dreams are fascinating things. Films and picture frames within … Continue reading »
