The beginning of Thor: Love and Thunder sets the scene of a man staggering through a barren desert land. His daughter has just died and in his grieving state, he stumbles across the dry, hot, dusty land. He is the picture of suffering: Chapped lips, cracked skin, tears leaving wet trails across his dusty face.Continue reading “He’s One of Mine”
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God Killers
Recently, a guest writer for the New York Times wrote an article focusing on God and how now is the time to pass over Him. The article pleads with people to kill God, for how could we worship a God who allows pain and suffering? According to the author, we should even turn our childrenContinue reading “God Killers”
New Year, Old Promises
With the start of every new year often comes the feeling of hope. Hope that this year will be different. This year, those resolutions will be kept. This year the exercise routine will be strictly followed. This year, the devotional plan will be finished. This year, sin will be conquered and holiness mastered. Many doContinue reading “New Year, Old Promises”
Home, At Last.
Home. A warm place. A place that, usually, brings feelings of fondness and nostalgia. It is a place that makes you feel safe and welcome. It is a place where you feel free to be yourself without worrying about what others think. Home is more than just a physical dwelling or brick walls. It isContinue reading “Home, At Last.”
To the Depressed Heart
Depression is real. Many times, it may be disguised behind a friendly smile or a bubbly personality, and takes you by surprise when it randomly comes up in a passing conversation. The more people I get to know, the more I realise how many Christians really struggle with depression. The more I see it andContinue reading “To the Depressed Heart”
To The Death
We need heros. In such a broken, dark and painful world, we need them. True heros are sparks of hope on this world’s backdrop of suffering.
The Wonder of the Ages
Imagine you are a soldier fighting in a battle. It has been going on for a while and, looking out over the battlefield, you realise that there is no way this battle will end before nightfall. There are just too many foes left standing. Lifting your sword, you resolve to keep going, regardless of howContinue reading “The Wonder of the Ages”
Lord, I Want to See
The commotion of excited voices and hurried footsteps breaks through the darkness of a blind beggar’s existence. Hearing such a crowd passing by, the man, certain that something significant is occurring, asks the people what was happening. “Jesus is passing through!” is the excited response. Unable to join in with the excited crowd, the blindContinue reading “Lord, I Want to See”
To The Heart 