At the beginning of each year I like to make a list of books I intend to read in the upcoming year. These are not exhaustive lists but they are benchmarks to help pace me and make sure I stay widely read. These books are either the books I am most excited to read or... Continue Reading →
2025 Reading Goals in Review
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 →
Critique of Dr. Baucham’s Views on Christian Nationalism
I was asked to review and critique a sermon by Dr Voddie Baucham about Christian Nationalism.1 A few words before I engage in that exercise, I am not trying to belittle Dr. Baucham in any way nor disparage his legacy, I am simply critiquing one message. Further there are things in this message I appreciated... Continue Reading →
Understanding God’s Promise in Times of Anxiety
But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel:Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine.2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;when you walk through fire you shall... Continue Reading →
Hope in Daniel 7: The True Human vs. the Beasts
Scripture: Daniel 7:1-3, 13-18 In the first year of King Belshazzar of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head as he lay in bed. Then he wrote down the dream: 2 I, Daniel, saw in my vision by night the four winds of heaven stirring up the great sea, 3 and four great beasts... Continue Reading →
We Want to Hate
Over the last few weeks I've seen the CS Lewis quote: “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” frequently. And I was glad that Erika Kirk spoke of forgiving her husband's killer. I genuinely pray she has the resolve to maintain that sentiment because forgiveness... Continue Reading →
Do they Need to Deceive? part 5
I have been writing a series of posts this year about young earth creationist (YEC) organizations-- particularly Answers in Genesis (AiG) and the deceptive tactics they use. In previous posts (here) I have talked about specific deceptions and a little history of the YEC position.1 My goal in those posts was to provide Christians with... Continue Reading →
Do They Need to Deceive? part 4
In this ongoing, series I am pointing out how Young Earth Creationist (YEC) groups particularly Answers in Genesis (AiG) use deceptive statements to further their particular views on the Bible, science and Christianity. (Previous posts can be found here). But unlike my other posts where I wrote about specific statements and how they were deceptive,... Continue Reading →
Transformative Opinions: Balancing Truth and Kindness in Faith
This is sadly too true. When I find God in nature God is saying, "This is beautiful do you love it as much as I do?" And I have to think I appreciate the beauty but am I caring for creation the way God does. There is a sense that I am like God and... Continue Reading →
Developing Patience: Lessons from Ephesians 4
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16 I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace:... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 