Do you ever look at the world around you and feel like you don't belong? The landscape of America has changed vastly over the past century. In some ways this has been for the good, but in others it feels like we have lost our way. The Civil Rights and Women's movements were necessary to... Continue Reading →
Foundations of Christianity: Questions for the Catholic Church
Some people think of the church as a place we go to worship. To others, the Church is a religious authority who instructs us on how to live by God's laws. Yet, neither of these definitions accurately describe what makes Christ's church truly different. The Old Ways and the New Way In the Old Testament,... Continue Reading →
Myth #3- All Christians are the Same
Persecuted groups of protestant Christians came to America in search of religious freedom. Being from different regions they each had differing beliefs and practices. These separate groups of protestants grew and changed into various church denominations. Over time, the separation between Christian churches continued to balloon as offshoots of each denomination separated because of differing... Continue Reading →
Christianity: Separating Truth From Myth
We are all too familiar with deception in the world today. Opportunists prey on the vulnerable and are always looking for their next target. Because of phishing scams we have learned to be cautious of phone calls, text messages, and emails. We even have to be wary when the message appears to be from a... Continue Reading →
Patterns of the Past
It's amazing to see the patterns that have repeatedly emerged across our history. One of clearest patterns to emerge was the fickle nature of humanity. Regardless of the time or location, there has been a persistent cycling between our worship of false idols and a return to God. The idols of the ancient world were... Continue Reading →