July is one of those months you can see the planet Mars shining brightly in the southeastern night sky. It looks like a shiny polished red sandstone. Could anyone ever jump to Mars? Tie up those sneakers, take a running start, and go for broke! I can get about 2 inches off the ground. NBA … Continue reading Grace, Faith, Works and Jumping to Mars
What kind of Christian is Blandina to take on Satan and win?
It is easy to get into this mode where I can easily name and shame persons who say and do things that drag the name of Christ in the mud. Far be it that they should never be called out on their errors, it is necessary to call them out on their shenanigans, but every … Continue reading What kind of Christian is Blandina to take on Satan and win?
The Soap and Centerpiece of Colossians 1:15-20
A bar of soap. One of those common household items that gets used on a daily basis. Soap bars fresh out of the wrapper have smooth edges and the brand name etched on the surface is clear and legible. But, over time and daily washing erodes the soap bar into a misshapen lump — a … Continue reading The Soap and Centerpiece of Colossians 1:15-20
Our Great Sin
If idolatry consists of the worship of a false god or its representation, the I propose a self-centered life filled with concern for just “me, myself, and I” is the fullest realization of the sin. God creates a universe filled with different people, places, and things, but the creature rejects the worship of the creator, … Continue reading Our Great Sin
Dawn of Justice and Victorious Sacrifice
Superman dies! A few months back I went to see this way over-due production, and the scene was visually shocking, yet expected. This was the way things ended in the comic bout with Doomsday. Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice’s twist was the foe was something created by arch-nemesis Lex Luthor. This is all part … Continue reading Dawn of Justice and Victorious Sacrifice