Philippians 3:7-14
"I'm not going to tell you what news sources to believe, which leaders are making the smartest decisions, or when all this is going to end and everyone can go back to life as we knew it....What I am going to tell you is my thoughts, observations, and reminders on how to live out our Christian lives during these times"
It's funny how we can look at others and know just how they should respond towards hard life events, and yet, when it's us, we find it so difficult. We look at the Israelites in the wilderness and during the time of the judges and sigh heavily. "C'mon guys, why can't you just trust God?... Continue Reading →
When reading through the Bible, we come across many different types of events. Some, like the story of David and Goliath, are exciting, encouraging us to trust God, while others, like Paul's letter to Philemon, overflow with compassion. Adam and Eve's sin in the Garden of Eden cause us to mourn their rebellion, and we... Continue Reading →
Often times when reflecting upon my life, all I can see in myself is a failure of a Christian. I see my never-ending struggle with sin. I know that Romans 6:1-2 states "What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to... Continue Reading →
So often, we have a misconstrued view of God's law. We tend to see the Law as a set of rules and regulations that merely must be obeyed - a "what not to do" list. Because of this, we consider it as a burden to endure, a rule list to put up with, and a set... Continue Reading →
As long as I can remember, I have always been a perfectionist. Whether it was school, music, sports, or spelling, I would always push myself to the limit - if not past it. Though there is a lot to commend in someone who desires to do his best, there is a false hope that I... Continue Reading →
Poetry is one of those genres I've never written much of, but I love it. It has a way of connecting with your emotions that no other form seems to possess. Maybe it's the rhythm, or perhaps it's all the literary uses of alliteration, similes, and rhyme patterns - I don't know. Regardless, a well-written... Continue Reading →
Monday marks the one year anniversary of my first day in the fast-food industry. It's been a long year. I wasn't suppose to be here. According to my plans, leaving the construction industry and entering fast-food services wasn't an option. Being hindered in slight but significant ways physically frustrated me greatly. Circumstances that evolved around... Continue Reading →
Today is my 4th day of my Poverty Awareness Challenge. Let me back up. Having been thinking lots about the extent of poverty many people experience (even more-so as I'm preparing to potentially go volunteer with some missionaries in a Third World country), I've been convicted of my and so many others' apathy for the... Continue Reading →
As Christians in our modern-day world, we are constantly put under pressure to keep our faith silent, especially concerning anything that may be offensive. This is especially evident when discussing the truth about Hell. People do not want to be told they will go to Hell because they rebelled against God, and so they refuse... Continue Reading →
