He was young. In fact, he couldn’t have been much older than 60, even if his weathered skin gave him the appearance of more advanced age. The nursing staff had … Continue reading He Just Wanted a Cigarette
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Balance
Sweet rum with sour citrus, smooth bourbon with pungent herbs, peppery tequila with light cointreau, lime juice, and a salted rim— a good cocktail requires healthy contrast. I’ve written previously … Continue reading Balance
Chapter 15: Resurrection
As mentioned before in our discussion of chapter 6, Paul writes to an audience with conflicted viewpoints on souls and bodies: To Gentile listeners influenced by Greek philosophy, humans are … Continue reading Chapter 15: Resurrection
Do We Need an Afterlife?
In a recent Brew Theology podcast, Janel Apps Ramsey said something that stuck with me. She described how prominent Heaven and Hell were in her upbringing, and she shared how, … Continue reading Do We Need an Afterlife?
“Life Is Unfair”
Just because a sentiment is true doesn’t mean it needs to be said, and perhaps there are equally true but more encouraging words that can be shared in difficult times.
Holy Doubt
When it comes to the nature of God, I tend to find myself switching between three different mindsets.
Heart, Mind, Soul, Strength (“What the Hell Is Church Membership?” Part Four)
So now that we’ve talked about finding a church with shared values, it’s time to look inward for a moment. You see, we need to address an uncomfortable truth: your … Continue reading Heart, Mind, Soul, Strength (“What the Hell Is Church Membership?” Part Four)