Category: On Christianity
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‘Give to Ceasar what is Ceasar’s.’ Christianity, Mercy, and the Truth of the Gospel
On Tuesday, January 21st, Bishop Mariann Budde took it upon herself during her sermon at the Washington National Cathedral with President Trump and Vice-President Vance in attendance to issue a personal plea to the president regarding certain groups of people within the United States. There have been plenty of responses to this statement by Budde. …
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The Role of Adam and Eve in God’s Plan of Redemption
The Bible is a unified story where everything connects, weaving together themes of creation, sacrifice, and redemption. It is a collection of sixty-six books composed and compiled over 2,000 years by forty authors on three continents. One of the most striking connections is between Adam’s rib in the Old Testament and the spear that pierced Jesus’ side…
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Why We Celebrate Christmas
I, as most of you, have many fond childhood memories of Christmas. As a kid growing up in Minnesota, our family made it a tradition to travel to a tree farm and hunt for that perfect tree and cut it down ourselves and have our home smelling like pine for the next two weeks. I…
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Rahab: A Story of Redemption and Courage
The story of Rahab, found in the Book of Joshua, is one of the most fascinating and multi-layered narratives in the Bible. Rahab’s actions play a pivotal role in the conquest of Jericho and the broader story of God’s plan for Israel. Here’s an explanation and commentary on Rahab’s lie, her protection of the Israelite…
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The True Cost of Following Jesus Christ
Following Jesus Christ is a profound and life-changing decision, one that demands a personal cost for those who choose to be His disciples. Throughout the Bible, Jesus Himself clearly defines what it means to be His follower, emphasizing the sacrificial nature of this commitment. From counting the cost to embracing suffering and renouncing worldly attachments,…
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My Testimony
April 2nd, 1996, I accepted Christ into my life. The picture below was taken (without my knowledge) as I contemplated the glory of God the very next morning on the edge of a river flowing through the rainforest of Australia, wondering what it all meant. I was completing my student-teaching in Sydney and God found…
Seeking Truth in Today's Troubled World 