Historically, nutrition has varied in a very large way across cultures. Even so, common dishes became very prevalent for the health that they fostered, even in the midst of limited food availability. Foods like beans and rice are commonly served together not because people always knew about how they together provided all 9 …
While not everyone entered the wardrobe, it was there for anyone in the house to see. Will you enter in, or will you leave your soul discouraged by unbelief? The wardrobe is there . . . where are you? I know I bring up C.S. Lewis a lot, but that is …
Winter . . . for the gymrat, that may signal bulking season. For the skiier or the snowboarder, that may signal a time to “shred.” In a more serious context, that may indicate a time of fruitlessness or loneliness. In any case, we should optimistically view it as a time of preparation for …
Working out your faith? In the context of this blog, here is what I mean: we should press on to know what we believe, and how that impacts us through the process of working out. In all areas of our lives, it’s not so much what we are doing as much as it …
The Apostle Paul, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, C. S. Lewis. These are all theologians who did not think the way that most people do today in the 21st century. Just read some of the Book of Romans, the Confessions, the Summa Theologica, and The Screwtape Letters. There is something profound going on in all …
When we wake up in the morning, there is a reason why it feels so difficult even just to stand to our feet. Our bodies are stiff from being in the same position for hours on end, and gravity has had its way through the night. Through the process of sleep, our muscles …
Overview If a person is new to the teachings of the Christian faith, they may be intrigued by hearing the word “Trinity.” Maybe they have never heard it before. Maybe they have heard of it, but don’t know what to make of it. Maybe they have even heard a false representation of it, and …
There is no partiality in death. God knows the day of your death on this Earth. Yet, I do not know, and you do not know. Even in this unawareness, however, we can trust the One who is sovereign over our lives and our deaths (Romans 8:28). Talking about this is …
After graduating high school, I found myself, like many others, ensnared in the venomous cycle of comparison and envy. Social media, social media, social media. A beautiful, but often abused tool of ingenuity. I have frequently come across pictures of former classmates beginning careers, accomplishing goals, and even getting married. As a young …
The Backdrop When considering names for this website and blog, I wanted to reflect a purpose that is far beyond myself. Through this purpose, it is my hope that you will be able to connect with my personal experiences, and therefore will never feel alone in your struggles or your triumphs. Just like …
