There’s Nothing Natural About Disasters
- September 26, 2017
- by
- Heather Moore
It seems like it’s just been one after another. First Harvey, then Irma, then earthquakes in Mexico, then Maria hitting Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. One devastating blow after another that’s leaving destruction and death in its wake. And so often the vulnerable members of society are the ones who suffer the most. Certainly there are scientific explanations for these disasters. How do we also combine science and theology to make sense of these events on both a physical and biblical level?
The earth is marred by sin
In Christian circles we can speak readily about...
There’s Only One Message
- September 08, 2017
- by
- Chris Lawson
“Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ...
A Prayer Worth Dying For
- September 08, 2017
- by
- Guest Writer
This is a guest post from contributor Eric Ballard
What are your prayers worth to you?
Really take a minute and consider your prayer life. Examine...
Grace Doesn’t Make Sense (And That’s A Good Thing)
- September 07, 2017
- by
- Tyler Speegle
We’ve all heard the story of Zacchaeus and the sycamore tree. In fact, just the mention of his name is probably enough to bring...
The Thief and The Friend
- September 04, 2017
- by
- Jared Odenbeck
“Now at the feast he used to release for them one prisoner for whom they asked. And among the rebels in prison, who had...
Accelerate to Celebrate
- September 01, 2017
- by
- Tommy Brown
“Keep the Spirit and remember you must accelerate to celebrate.”— Connie Frances Rich, Texas Amateur Golf Champion
I learned golf from women. Vickie McClure, PGA...
A Beautiful Vine
- August 28, 2017
- by
- Whitney Hsu
My family has traveled a lot this summer. We also have a large vegetable garden. Those two things didn’t go together terribly well. While...
On Knowing
- August 24, 2017
- by
- Joe Danehower
In western culture, what we know is a means by which we value ourselves and others. We equate intellectual understanding and its expression as...
He is Jealous For Me
- August 18, 2017
- by
- Chris Lawson
“He is jealous for me
Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree
Bending beneath the weight
Of His wind and mercy”
– John Mark McMillan
Initially,...
Not Just a Moment
- August 17, 2017
- by
- Beth Gianopulos
Lately, I have struggled. I am not sure why my soul is so unsettled. I wonder if I am having a mid-life crisis or...