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On Elections, Faith and Politics: Thoughts on Tuesdays elections
Early voting has ended in the midterm elections and Election Day is Tuesday. Many in America see it as a turning point, there is much at stake. Locally, we have a big fight brewing. Ted Cruz is defending his senate seat from challenger Beto O'Rourk...
The Power of a Spiritual Journey: A Review of “By Faith” by Nancy Gavilanes
Sometimes our fears hold us back from experiencing God’s blessings. Sometimes we need to be brave enough to step out of our comfort zones. ~ By Faith, Nancy Gavilanes, pg. 93 Before ascending to Heaven, Jesus told his disciples,
Psalm 23: A Praise for Spiritual Warfare
The 23rd Psalm is familiar to many. It is a reminder of God’s faithfulness and evokes beautiful mental imagery. We can imagine beautiful hillsides, lush pastures, and the peaceful streams. Even in our Biblically illiterate culture,
Can You Find God Without Religion?
Many people want to find God. There are many books on the subject which promise to put you on the path to find Him. Most of religions of the world make the claim to make you one of His own.1 However, there are some people who want to find God witho...
Why God Gave Us Dogs
My daughter started an Instagram account for our dog recently, @fernandothepup. I thought it was a sweet idea, a way to give her sister who just went to college her Fernando fix. I didn’t realize that dog accounts are actually a big thing on Instagram....
On Giving, Blessings, and Obedience
It is written, “The Lord loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Cor 9:6-7) It’s one of those things even those who are a stranger to Scripture are familiar. It resonates with us because no one wants a “gift” that is grudgingly given.
A Review of “Atheist Delusions” by David Bentley Hart
All of us know someone who is not a believer in Christ. Many of us likely know someone who is not only an unbeliever, but one who is aggressive in their unbelief. If the subject of religion or faith comes up,
Two Babies and a Funeral
+It’s been an eventful week. Barbara Bush, the wife of our 41st president went home on April 17th and her funeral was held at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston on April 21st.[1] First families from the Clintons on attended to show their respect...
Justice and Mercy Meet in Grace: A Review of the Two Powers in Heaven
A review of the book by Jewish scholar Alan Segal and his research on Second Temple beliefs
What is the Origin of Easter?
So what is the origin of Easter? The answer is extremely obvious, yet skeptics and even some Christians seem to think it is a perversion of the Apostolic faith.This is far, far from the truth. Apart from the move of the Sabbath observance, one of wors