Scripture: Romans 12:9-21 9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Rift: Evangelicals and American Nationalism
Recently I was asked to write a response to this question, "Can you point to a turning point in American culture or history where the church started making this dramatic turn away from the teachings of Christ?" This was part of a larger (and ongoing) conversation about how to talk to fellow believers about politics.... Continue Reading →
Do They Need to Deceive? part 1
I do not often write on the intersection between science and religion (though I do try to educate myself on the topic) because I do not feel I have enough qualification in the realm of science.1 Because of this interest I follow a number of Christians on different social media platforms and over the last... Continue Reading →
The Word of the Administration
The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt tells CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network) that Paula White, White House Faith Advisor, has been doing an excellent Job gathering faith leaders to "spread the word of this administration as well as the word of God...". This claim jumps out at me as a summation of what Leavitt believes... Continue Reading →
Was There Only Room for Noah?
Meme theology is often so bad, and while I post my fair share of memes to social media (some might think I post too many) I try to stay in three categories: comic, Scripture, solid quotes. But memes that try to simplify theological statements like this often prove to simply be ignorant or false (this... Continue Reading →
David a Myth? Does it Matter?
What do you mean the Bible is not a myth? Now, of course the whole Bible is not a myth but the Bible does contain myth and simply because we find archeological evidence confirming historical elements of the Bible does not change the fact the Bible contains myth. (Click the picture for a link to... Continue Reading →
God’s Judgment, Is God Angry?
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 →
Text for the Week: The Image is Living Not Manufactured
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 →
2025 Reading Goals
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 →
Reading- The Bible
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 →
Squinting in the Light 