The world is an ugly place. Sin and death pervade it, tearing society apart at its seams. People are basking in consumerism, purchasing the new iphone and new gaming station
Year: 2017
Victimization of Self
Have you ever noticed how every “ex” was a jerk? “She was crazy.” “He never listened to me or cared about my feelings.” “She never took responsibility for her contributions
Beauty and Worship
Worship is more than just the singing of songs on Sunday morning. It is an encounter with the living God through an essential spiritual discipline of the Christian life. Too
Communication is Dead
Once upon a time, people used to talk openly and honestly with each other. That time was Genesis 1 and 2. The following 6000 years or so have been an
Theology of Missions
Introduction As a student at Grand Canyon University and a member of a very outward focused church, I spend every summer listening to countless mission trip opportunities. Year after year
The "Why Not" Syndrome
I’ve recently diagnosed myself with something called the “Why Not?” syndrome. This is something that many Americans suffer from, especially those of us who have lived somewhat easy lives (otherwise
Growing in Confidence
“Bold” and “confident” are not words that I would generally use to describe myself. I tend to be a very timid, quiet, and reserved person. I often lack the ability
A Life of Less is More
Having finished two years of college, I’ve come to a somewhat shocking conclusion: College is much more fun when you don’t have a lot of money. Perhaps many of you
The Beauty of Busyness
Busyness gets a bad name. And oftentimes for good reason. All of us need to reduce the amount of ‘stuff’ we have going on in our schedules, freeing up time
The Parable of the Talents
I want to change the world, don’t you? It’s hard not to, looking around at a world that is so broken. Unfortunately, that is an unrealistic goal. This is the