By now I am sure that you know about the debacle, both in America and in Europe, with the "Syrian refugees". I'm also sure that you've heard more people talking about it than you care to remember (I know I have) but it is important to have an understanding, grounded in fact, and a biblical… Continue reading Western Christianity and the Refugee Question
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10 Questions on Prayer with Tim Keller | Desiring God
Well hello again friends, my apologies for the prolonged absence. Life has been crazy with work, school, family, etc. and I've kind of dropped the ball with writing. Before getting into anything too big, I wanted to share with all of you a very encouraging interview I just read between two men that I highly… Continue reading 10 Questions on Prayer with Tim Keller | Desiring God
Preparing for the Shemitah: 7 Things Everyone Should Have
A Beginners Guide to the Understanding the Shemitah
Election and the Mystery of the Nazarite Vow
So one issue that I’ve dealt with for a long time now (and many others have as well) is that of election. In case you don’t know what I am talking about I am not talking about campaigns, voter fraud, and Super PACs; biblically the concept of election refers to those who are saved and to whom… Continue reading Election and the Mystery of the Nazarite Vow
Christ Pantokrator of Sinai, or God is Love/Justice
The portrait above is known as Christ Pantokrator of Sinai, also known as the Sinai Christ. It was thought to have been commissioned by the Emperor Justinian for St. Catherine's monestary. I first saw this painting in university during a class on the history of Christianity, and it's stuck with me ever since. Now I've… Continue reading Christ Pantokrator of Sinai, or God is Love/Justice
Standing for Something, or You Are Not Alone
Do you ever feel like you're just drifting along and when you finally speak up about what you see happening in the world those around you tell you to stop overreacting, or to be more tolerant? If so, I want you to know that you are not alone. I've been feeling this way for sometime… Continue reading Standing for Something, or You Are Not Alone
Blogging Thru Song: Breaking Benjamin- Ashes of Eden
It's been a while since we've had a song post, so here you go. There's not much for me to add to this one. There have been times when I turned away from God to follow my own desires, a tale common within Western Christianity. Allow this song to be an encouragement to you, especially… Continue reading Blogging Thru Song: Breaking Benjamin- Ashes of Eden
A Note About the Global Zionist Conspiracy to Control Everything
Yesterday I was ambushed. A gentleman who comes by my work everyday came in as always and ordered his coffee. He's a yankee from New York with a dominant personality so we chat but much of the conversation comes from his end, which is fine because I like to listen. However, our usual dialogue about… Continue reading A Note About the Global Zionist Conspiracy to Control Everything