Our lives are shaped by our experiences and our interactions with others. Still, we like to think we are in control of our thoughts, beliefs, and opinions. Since we control our thoughts, we should be able to will ourselves out of depression, anxiety, or despair. Although we may be influenced by external factors, we are... Continue Reading →
Why Does History Repeat Itself?
"What is happening to the world today?" We wonder what led us down this dark path, and we pine for the days of the past. How easily we forget the mistakes of the past. We forget that things like genocide, racism, slavery and oppression are not new concepts. They are horrors that mankind has continued... Continue Reading →
Does God Really Give Us Free Will?
It's overwhelming to think about the all-knowing and all-powerful nature of God. If God already knows everything that will ever happen, does that mean that my choices are already scripted? Do the choices I make really direct my life? Are we merely characters in God's book or has he just already read our story? It... Continue Reading →
Genesis 4: Selfish Pride
The story of Cain and Able is well known for being the first murder. Yet, the entire story has applications meant for our lives in the current day. The chapter begins by reminding that childbearing is a gift from God. Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said,... Continue Reading →
You’ve Made a Wrong Turn…
It's overwhelming to think about the all-knowing and all-powerful nature of God. It makes you wonder just how much control we really have over our lives since God already knows everything that will ever happen. Does that mean that my choices are already scripted? Do the choices I make really direct my life? Are we... Continue Reading →