An exploration of control as a universal motivation for sin, from Genesis onward.
Category: Bible
The Bible is for Everyone
I recently mentioned that I find the opening words of the book of Psalms inspiring and instructive: Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his … Continue reading The Bible is for Everyone
Tension in God
I've been a bit of a firebrand with my posts so far, so I'm going to do something intentionally different today. This blog was always intended to investigate the complexities of scripture, because I believe there is richness and beauty in it. I'll expand upon this thought at a later date, but I find encouragement … Continue reading Tension in God
In The World, but Not Of It
My first couple posts have been somewhat direct criticisms of Christianity as it exists in modern America, and my call has been akin to repentance - literally to turn around and change your path. For this post, I want to deviate from that form, to derive my call to action not from deficiencies in specific … Continue reading In The World, but Not Of It
People: An Introduction
Friends of the blog know its founder put significant thought into its tagline, and particularly the content and order of “faith, life, and people.” I settled on this list and order in part because it emphasized, in many ways, the last item; “people” is at the end of a “rule of three” list, is longer … Continue reading People: An Introduction
Life in Tension 