The pleasure we seek through Idolatry only numbs our hearts for a time. But that numbing sensation is like a bandaid on a bullet wound.Only a thankful heart, for what Christ has given us fills us with the needed Joy to remain free in His victory over Satan and the world. Booze, drugs, sex, food,…

Recently I posted that “The Golden Age of A.I. is all the reason you need to build your home library” I admit that I find A.I. apps impressive “tools” for information and multitasking, but I know in my heart that I must reject its convenience as a crutch. Now, more than ever does the human…

Psalms 23:4 AMP[4] …Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me. “admonish/ədˈmäniSH/Admonish means to warn, caution, or advise someone against something firmly but often kindly, or to scold mildly. It combines expressing disapproval of a fault with encouraging better behavior, often serving as a gentle reproof” The Staff (Guidance):…

As we address Soren Kierkegaard’s observations about “losing one’s self,” I believe we must address this two-fold. The first is how we can lose ourselves in the madness and chaos of everyday life. Our ministry has licensed counselors, ordained ministers, and experienced clergy who pray for people dealing with the struggles of life. The second…

“Communication comes from the same root word underlying community and communion. Human communication is the act of communing with one another, not merely the business of sending and ‘consuming’ messages.” -Steven Sherman Looking at communication challenges while keeping Sherman’s quote in mind, the word “Communion” became broader after years of breaking bread, wine, and prayer…

“The Heart has its reasons, which reason does not know” -Blaise Pascal; Pensées As a Christian, I find this statement such a breath of fresh air when studying Philosophy. After a few weeks of delving into Epistemology and wading through the Laws of logic, Pascal says something about our hearts that speaks directly to our…

Our inability to listen and hear God comes from a place of fear or pride. Allowing the Lords peace (shalom) to settle on us, and listen to his commands is hindered by our overactiveness which can be rooted in distrust or nervousness. There are times in prayer I want to do all the talking. Praying…

The faculty of Introspection does provide strong evidence for Free Will. I can tell you that you have Free Will, but you must choose to continue reading this post of your own Free Will. Without introspection, we can not fully grasp that we are free to choose between right, wrong, or any matter in the…

(St. Augustine) Considering Augustine’s conversion at a later age, his vulnerability displayed in his Confessions is arguably his greatest contribution to the bride of Christ. His words display a genuine faith that was born from a radical transformation that only comes from Jesus. The inspiring vulnerability and truth contribute to a display of a truly…

Aristotle’s quote of “All men by nature desire to know” is either the greatest sales pitch in history, or a genuine truth that registers in our hearts and minds the moment it is first read. Only a deep desire to comprehend what Aristotle is trying to teach made me read, stop, then reread numerous portions…