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The Truth About Truth
Growing up, did your parents ever have what seemed like random phrases that they would say every so often? Phrases that they would repeat over and over again throughout the course of your childhood. Phrases that were meant to teach you something. Phrases that were meant to make you laugh. Phrases that were meant to…
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Should I Become a Pacifist? (Part 4): My Conclusion
For Part Four of this “Versus” article series, I am going to share some of my own thoughts and opinions based on my time studying the arguments presented by both Leo Tolstoy and C.S. Lewis. To gain some context for this article, it would be helpful for you to go back and read Parts 1…
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Should I Become a Pacifist? (Part 3): C.S. Lewis
For part three of this “Versus Series,” I am focusing on the British writer C.S. Lewis (1898–1963) and his views on non-resistance and pacifism. To gain some context for this article, it would be helpful for you to go back and read Parts 1 and 2 of this series if you haven’t done so already.…
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Should I Become a Pacifist? (Part 2): Leo Tolstoy
For Part Two of this, “versus” article series, I am focusing on the Russian author, Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910), and his views on non-resistance and Pacifism. To gain some context for this article, it would be helpful for you to go back and read Part One of this series if you haven’t done so already. As…
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Should I Become a Pacifist? (Part 1): An Introduction
I am often amazed when I read stories that highlight the passion and dedication of men and women like Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, and Jane Adams for living out a non-resistant lifestyle. Much of what they stood for, I believe to be good and honorable. Their resolve to lead a non-violent resistance for the…
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Repentance: A Gift of Grace
What is your response when you see a lack of repentance in others? This is an important question to wrestle with when trying to understand repentance. Believe it or not, how you answer this question says a great deal about your own repentance. To start out, it might be helpful to think through and bring…
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Jesus had a Tattoo, Should You?
So it worked, the title got you thinking. In Revelation 19:16 it says, “…on his thigh he has this name written: king of kings and lord of lords.” is this verse speaking of a tattoo like inscription on Jesus’ leg?! Some people have said “Yes” and used this to argue for tattoos, while others use…
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Dancing Around the Issue: Thoughts on Teen Dating
Parents of High School students, it’s that time of year again, school is in and homecoming is just around the corner. That means for many parents, it is likely that your child will be invited to attend the big dance by a special guy or girl from their school. For many families, this can bring…
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Letting Go: A Letter to Myself and Everyone I Look to for Approval.
To Myself and Everyone I look to for approval, I worked hard, I did my best, I’m sorry it wasn’t enough for you. I’m sorry it wasn’t what you expected. I’m sorry it wasn’t what you hoped for. I’m sorry you are disappointed in me. I wish it wasn’t this way. Sometimes, I can feel…
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Should Christians Judge?
Whether you consider yourself a Christian, a skeptic or just human, it’s probably safe to say that you have formed an opinion on whether it’s right or wrong to judge people. At the very least, you have formed a preference on whether you personally like to be judged by others. If you are like me, most likely…
Helping this generation think well
Speaking Your Lingo 