At church this Sunday a man entered the sanctuary and sat down in the back pew. He appeared downtrodden, ungroomed and wore a trench coat. It was unclear if he was homeless or had just lived a difficult life. Somehow, looking at him, it felt so right that he should be there. He almost seemed... 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 →
Learn From the Past- Christianity- Pt. 1
Christianity recognizes Jesus Christ as the prophesied Messiah. Jesus and his followers were Jewish, and did not consider themselves a new or different religion. Rather, Jesus was a fulfillment of the promises made by the prophets in the Old Testament. “ Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets;... Continue Reading →
Learn from the Past: Break the Cycle
You never know what you have until it's gone. At the dawn of creation, mankind was given everything we could desire. Protection, peace, abundant food, companionship, love, a purpose, a life without hardship, and eternal life. They had openness, trust, and intimate relationship, both with each other and their creator. In essence they lived in... Continue Reading →
You’re Not Alone
The number of people affected by anxiety and depression have been rising over the past decade. The isolation and stress of COVID only served to exacerbate this already alarming trend. The chronic stress of daily life has been leading to emotional exhaustion, with the greatest impact on the younger generations. As the level of stress... Continue Reading →