The loss of a loved one is an event for which we can never be prepared. Regardless of the timeline, or circumstances surrounding the passing of someone we care deeply for, the process of grief is both common and unique. In so many ways, our grief will walk us through a variety of stages that […]
Tag: Jesus
America is NOT the Kingdom of God
From Starbuck’s Winter Cup design to the legalization of gay marriage, from the right to bear arms, to the issues surrounding refugees; our country has found itself in an unwinnable battle between Right Wing Christians who think the world around them should cater to their personal beliefs about morality and ethics because, “Thomas Jefferson, and Winston […]
Misconception 2: Dualism
Dualism is the idea that there is an equal amount of good and evil in the world, and they compete with each other for dominance in the world. Another way to look at dualism is to say that there is a balancing of good and evil in the world and as evil rises up, good […]
The Passover Lamb
Passover LambYesterday was Lamb Selection Sunday, when traditionally, the Passover lamb was selected by a family to celebrate the passing over of the angel of death during the Exodus from Egypt. As our church was celebrating yesterday, our primary focus was on the way that Jesus selected himself as the Passover lamb to be sacrificed […]
Jesus Loved. Shouldn’t We?
FirefoxAmidst the recent scene of individuals who have taken a stand on one side of the gay marriage stance or another, several prominent people have been seen an enormous degree of criticism for their stances. Additionally, others have called for the boycott of companies represented by leaders who have taken what seem to be antigay […]
Is the “Selfie” a Form of Idolatry?
Selfie: (sel-fie) For those of you who do not know, when a person takes a photo of himself or herself, usually with a phone or other digital device, it is known as a Selfie. These photos are typically uploaded to social media sites where individuals take and post hundreds, if not thousands of photos of […]
Guilt, Shame, and Conviction.
What’s the difference between guilt, shame, and conviction? I was asked this question today. One of the young men in my church said that after the lesson yesterday, he felt so bad about how much time he was spending at work, rather than going to church. He kept saying, “I love our church, and I […]
No Such Thing as ‘Worship’ Music
The question was asked of me yesterday, “Can there really be music that is ‘Worship’?” I was immediately excited about the question, because it helped me to raise a better question. “Is anything Sacred and is anything Secular?” The student immediately recited something they heard in 4th grade Sunday School class about certain things being […]
Checklist Jesus
As many of you know, I have been working on a book entitled Checklist Jesus. It has been a 2 year journey toward my Lord Jesus Christ, and has been the most fulfilling ministry endeavour of my life. I am pleased to say that the project is finished and that the book will be available […]