There’s a book by C. S. Lewis, in which Lewis discusses something that he calls an “Inner Ring.” It’s a social structure that exists around us at all times and, whether we realize it or not, we build them around ourselves. You probably know about it already–it’s the old “Us vs. Them” game. On a … More With This Ring, I Thee Exclude
Give praises to the Lord, For He is faithful to provide. I cried out to the Lord, “Put into my heart the words I should pray,” And The Lord spoke to my spirit, “Put my Words into your heart And there you will find words to pray.” Seek the Lord with groans of longing, … More Seven
A friend once asked me to describe, I recall, Heaven, and so I looked with my mind’s eye Into this heart and life and art, and saw Those I’ve ever loved before gold stones piled high. A castle, built to last until eternity. With brilliant border walls, and sidewalks of the same hue. With … More Heaven’s Gate
An old man speaks to me sometimes. His words, woe-worn and ground by time. His eyes, hollow reflections of mine. The old man speaks to me. The wrinkles ’round his face compel A story of his walk through hell. Atrophied from life within a cell, The old man speaks to me. A tyrant … More The Old Man Speaks to Me
This is a continuation of a 2-part discussion on living as citizens of God’s Kingdom. … More A Holy Kingdom: part 2
“You are the light of the world–like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” -Jesus
As Christians, we are called to be holy. What does that mean though? … More A Holy Kingdom: part 1
This is a response–not to a question, but a situation. That’s right. I’m throwing in my thoughts regarding the infamous “Muslim ban.”
Read at your own risk! … More A Nation Within
We like to have control of our own lives–change it and whatnot.
In order to do that, we play it safe, and rely on the “professionals” to guide us and tell us where to go. Many times we fail anyway, and think, “I just wish I knew what I was supposed to do.” … More When the GPS Lies
Why are there so many versions of Christianity? Why do Christians seem to fight so much? Can’t we all just get along?? … More I Hate it When They Fight…
Everyone deals with suffering. No matter who you are, or where you were born, everyone suffers. What can the life of Job teach us about suffering? … More What’s up with Job?
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