Jesus Musings
Gandhi is often credited with saying, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” People debate whether or not he actually said it, but either way, it’s a great quote. Although Gandhi was not a Christian, what would happen if the Church adopted (and adapted) the quote? I can think of several things [...]
The Advent season is upon us. Historically, Christians have spent the four weeks leading up to Christmas both celebrating Christ’s birth and eagerly anticipating his second coming. Can you think of anything more incredible than Jesus coming to usher in his eternal kingdom? All the events of 2020 have me longing for that kingdom. Alongside [...]
As a child, Halloween was my favorite holiday. I have fond memories of my dad driving me, my brothers, and our friends around town so we could fill trash bags with Snickers and Skittles. Every few blocks or so, he would ask for a bite-sized Snickers bar. It was a small price to pay for [...]
I feel a sense of urgency to warn you against worldliness, not because I believe the world is absent of good stuff, but rather, because I believe a lot of good stuff can take the place of God in your life and set you on a destructive path. Furthermore, most of what is “cool” today [...]
If the coronavirus pandemic has taught me anything, it’s that God’s ways are higher than my ways and His thoughts are higher than my thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). Sometimes it takes strange seasons to teach me biblical truths. This year has undoubtedly been a strange one. Who could have fathomed all the changes and craziness we’ve [...]
Election season is in full swing. Tensions are high and opinions are on display through yard signs, bumper stickers, and social media rants. Every campaign ad is trying to pit the candidates against each other. It is clear the United States is once again facing an election of historic proportions. How should Christians navigate the [...]
Our world has been shaken by numerous problems this year. It seems like everywhere I turn, another crisis is being tackled, and more division is being created. For the first time in my lifetime, people everywhere are being separated by fear and hatred. The coronavirus pandemic and racism will surely go down in history as [...]
