I was recently asked about my thoughts on Hell specifically on how Hell relates to God's wrath within the Bible. While this is a difficult question and one that deserves far more than the brief treatment I intend to provide, I do think that I can at least provide a basic outline to help people... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17 Then God spoke all these words, 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; 3 you shall have no other gods before me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in... Continue Reading →
At the start of the year I create two distinct goals for my reading list, one is a number of books to read and the second a group of books I will prioritize reading. I set a goal that is attainable but not easily, and since I am a competitive person it pushes me to... Continue Reading →
Each year I start with two distinct goals for my reading list, one is a number of books to read and the second a group of books I will prioritize reading. I set a goal that is attainable but not easily, and since I am a competitive person it pushes me to continue to read... Continue Reading →
Each year between Christmas and New Year's Day I post about the books I have read in the previous year and the books I am anticipating reading in the next year. Usually I try to make this a week long event with 5-7 posts but this year due to my schedule and the way Christmas... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to their own towns to be registered. 4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea,... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Luke 1:46-56 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 for he has looked with favor on the lowly state of his servant. Surely from now on all generations will call me blessed,49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name;50 indeed, his mercy is... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them.69 He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his child David,70 as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,71 that we would be saved from our enemies and from... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 