“You have eyes—can’t you see? You have ears—can’t you hear?’ Don’t you remember anything at all?”Mark 8:18 (NLT) There are two words which spark my ire as a historian (I actually have multiple degrees in history), “revisionist history.” Now, let me explain. Revisionist history isn’t going back and fixing historical inaccuracies in our understanding ofContinue reading "Revisionist History"
Fitness Craze
The LORD is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. Psalm 118:14 (NLT) As a nation, the USA has been obsessed with fitness for the past few decades (Which is a great irony considering that over 71% of the population over the age of 20 are overweight[1]). Being strong, or at leastContinue reading "Fitness Craze"
Fear Tactics
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) Fear is very real in this world. People are afraid of a number of things. In fact, there are thousandsContinue reading "Fear Tactics"
Prideful Confidence
Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.Psalm 138:6 (NLT) There is often a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Confidence is knowing, believing whole-heartedly that something is going to happen and choosing not to worry about it. Arrogance is more along the lines ofContinue reading "Prideful Confidence"
Sloths!
As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.Psalm 138:3 (NLT) Have you ever seen the movie Zootopia? If not, you’re missing out on a pretty funny, and cute, Disney story. One of the most remembered scenes, and probably the funniest, is when the main characters are forced toContinue reading "Sloths!"
Follow Me If You Want to Live
In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.Ephesians 1:13-14 (ESV) “Come with me if you wantContinue reading "Follow Me If You Want to Live"
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