Answering the Post-Christian World
Read Part II: Hanukkah & the God-Man "We are not human beings on a spiritual journey; we are spiritual beings on a human journey." - Frank Burns, Pastor, South Shore Community Church The history of Hanukkah is an amazing story of devotion to God by His people in the midst of apostasy and oppression (see… Continue reading Hanukkah: Abomination & Dedication- a Practical Application
Click here to read part 1 I've heard Hozier's Take Me to Church in a number of places in recent days and it's been on my mind a lot. The song is amazingly well-written but I am troubled by the message of the song for two reasons. It offers, yet another, insight into why non-Christians… Continue reading Hozier- Take Me to Church, or Why Non-Christians Don’t Like Christians pt. 2
A quick reflection on the struggles with perfectionism and self-reliance.
A quick consideration and response to a post by hessianwithteeth.
Missionary tips for Christians in the workforce.
Thanks again to all of you who have supported me in my blogging past. I wanted to take a moment and update you on some changes to look forward to in coming days, weeks, and months. 1. New Domain In the near future AncientAbandon.wordpress.com will become AncientAbandon.com! 2. New Direction Up to now this blog… Continue reading Changes are Coming!
Do you ever just feel down? I've had that experience on a few occasions this week and I'm not entirely sure why, but it was this evening while I was cleaning up after dinner that I realized I'd not prayed about it. It's interesting how sometimes we simply roll through life without even talking to… Continue reading Dying Star, or the Fear of Christians
So it's been about a month and a half since my last post. I've been busy, but that's not the reason. I've been tired, but that's not it either. In fact I wasn't really sure what the problem or cause of my lack of productivity has been until earlier tonight when I was putting… Continue reading Stress Therapy, or Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Track 3- Live It Out The number one complaint I've heard over the years from Christians and non-Christians alike is the hypocrisy in the Church. Now allow me to first state my disapproval of generalizing ANY group of people. For instance, not all Asians are mathematical geniuses, not all Irishmen are drunkards, not all African-Americans… Continue reading Blogging Through Song: Abandon – Control (Part III)
"Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. "Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may… Continue reading The Glory of Altruism
Ancient Abandon 