Lately, I find myself thinking a lot about spiritual readiness. Jesus frequently used the words asleep and awake to describe our spiritual readiness. Just before Jesus was betrayed he told his disciples that they would all fall away. Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for... 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 →
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 →
Generational Change: Religion or Spirituality
Christianity has been steadily declining in America for several decades. Beginning with the Baby Boomers, the percentage of people who identify themselves as Christians has decreased with each passing generation. The advent of this decrease coincided with the scientific and technology advancements the 1950s. Televisions had become the primary source of news and entertainment. Access... Continue Reading →
Learn From the Past: Christianity Pt. 3
The Crusades, which spanned over two hundred years, demonstrated the power wielded through a political-religious alliance. Increasing corruption resulted in enormous wealth being amassed within the Roman Catholic church and within religious societies like the Knights Templar and Jesuits. In addition to conquered lands and their spoils, the church granted indulgences through service or monetary... Continue Reading →