"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 →
The Responsibility of Freedom
Our nation was founded on the principle of freedom. We value our freedom and believe it's worth fighting for. Recently, however, I've noticed that the meaning of the word has begun to change. While people heatedly defend their personal freedoms, it seems that many have forgotten what freedom really means. The ideals of liberty, equality,... Continue Reading →