I've been reading a new book (or at least new to me) called Unchristian by David Kinnaman. This book is based on years of research performed by the Barna Group. It is aimed at how Christians are perceived by those outside of the church. Why does this matter? Their perceptions tell us how effective our... Continue Reading →
What Should I Do When I’m Anxious?
There is nothing harder than to be still when we are filled with anxiety. When we feel fearful or vulnerable we are tempted to take matters into our own hands. Pride tells us that it is our responsibility to ensure that justice is done. How quickly we forget who is really in control. If unrest... 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 →
Why Is More Never Enough?
In life we are bombarded with messages telling us what we need to be happy. We spend our lives in constant comparison to one another, thinking "I'll be happy when...". This need to measure up only shows us how short we fall in comparison. The need for more can never be satisfied because it's like... 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 →