“Revenge, at first though sweet, Bitter ere long back on itself recoils.” (John Milton, Paradise Lost) Revenge can be a temptation, a natural desire in the face of a threat or a hurtful act on the part of another. It can certainly seem deserved when an injustice is done. But ...
Read More »Christian Portrayal in Films
The problem with Christian entertainment in general, but movies specifically, is how Christians are portrayed, not only in secular offerings, but also in Christian ones. In secular movies, Christians are often portrayed as a caricature, like the so-called “holy roller.” These characters include the effeminate male or the hysterical antics ...
Read More »Blindfolds and Tightropes: Walking By Faith
For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) Nik Wallenda knows what it feels like to walk a tightrope 1500 feet above solid ground. He’s felt the 45 mph winds that threaten his balance, and the birds that fly in for a closer look. This seventh-generation ...
Read More »How To Share The Gospel Every Single Day
If we are to be honest with ourselves it is safe to say that we aren’t the bold Christians we want to be. But life doesn’t have to stay that way. What stands in your way from speaking the truth as the disciples did? There many be many things that ...
Read More »At A Glance: Judging With Fairness
It happens in the blink of an eye, but psychologists say it is usually accurate. It’s more favorable if you are attractive to the observer, and teachers often decide what type of student a child will be based on it. Even Jesus addressed it; the superficial judgment of another. In ...
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