Defending the powerless and ministering to the perpetrators can be a very difficult task that seems mutually exclusive, and yet it is what we are called to do as Christians, following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. So what does
How To Build a Kingdom Not Your Own
Sometimes we’re building our own kingdoms and we don’t even realize it, and other times we’re building our own kingdoms and that doesn’t even bother us. Kingdom language might be somewhat difficult in modern days because we’re not accustomed to
Just As Easy As…
We all have our chosen idioms for when something seems particularly easy. “It’s childsplay” or “that’s like a walk in the park.” Something “is not rocket science” or “I can do that with my eyes shut.” “It’s like shooting fish
Where Objectivity and Subjectivity Collide
Is there anything more subjective in the world than art? I have seen artwork line the halls of high schools which I find to be incredibly sophisticated and that speaks to me on a deeper level. I have also walked
Worshipping a God of Redemption… or Revenge?
One of my all-time favorite works of literature, which has also found its way onto the silver screen on multiple occasions is Alexandre Dumas’s The Count of Monte Cristo. Both the book and the more recent theatrical version represent different
Independent Limb Coordination & the Church
Do you know any drummers? More than likely, if you attend our church, you know one or more percussionists. Two of our three pastors are drummers and there are a number of them associated with the young adult group as
Jester’s Unselfish Proclamation
Have you ever heard of the man, Jester Hairston? If you have not, perhaps take a few moments to look him up and enjoy getting to know this great man. Jester was the grandson of slaves and grew up in
Living an Unhealthy Relationship
I have a friend who must remain nameless, but he gave me permission to discuss his situation in this blog post. He’s been struggling in his marriage. It seems he’s just very confused on how to relate to his wife
Living in a Haze of Spiritual Amnesia
Nearly twenty years ago, Amy and Sean McNulty were preparing to leave for their honeymoon. Sean believed that he left his wallet in the car and he went back to find it, but he did not return to his new
And Can It Be…?
Do you know what I love? A sermon or devotional that mentions the Lord of the Flies. There’s something interesting about seeing a person redeem such a heavy and upsetting narrative to the glory of God, amen? Some of the