General Articles
What Should our Conversation be in Babylon?
Jeremiah 29:4-9 Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon; Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them; Take ye...
Developing a Daily Devotional System
Let me be honest at the outset of this brief article. I have never been a fan of calendrical devotions due to the clique-driven premise of so many of the books on the market. This is, in part, due to the way my brain navigates written literature. I struggle to "just...
Tony Spell and the Shadow Cast by Covid
At a time when, rightfully so, we are seeking justice for our neighbor who was tragically murdered in a manner that appears to have been cold and calculating, we are putting together lengthy social media discourses, videos, and communications that are assassinating the character of our brothers and sisters. Have we forgotten that poignant words of Christ?
COVID-19: When the Light of the Church Shines or Flickers
It began as a trickle-down rumor and, in just a very short amount of time, became a global panic fueled by reports of pandemic spread and increased rates of mortality. As though the world stepped into the pages of a Robin Cook novel, we found ourselves caught up in the chatter of ignorant conspiracies, political wrangling, and the widely varied responses between the states and the federal government. To make things worse, stockpiling of essential and nonessential goods began to overtake the most sensible of people. Informed or misinformed, even those who were quick to criticize found themselves wandering the empty aisles of local grocery stores looking to fill their cupboards–just in case.
Achsah, the Daughter that Asked
Tucked away neatly within two places in scripture (Joshua and Judges) we are introduced to a character that seldom receives much spotlight. Perhaps it is due to the slow progress of land allotments discussed in Joshua 15 or perhaps overshadowed by the gory events that...
Porn and Supernatural Stimuli
Pornography, often expressed in the more caustic four lettered version (PORN), has become the proverbial elephant in the room. However, I think elephant is a bit too generous and, to be more accurate, I think we ought to just call it the Monster in the...
