The Blade Runner films are a fascinating philosophical journey into a world where humans coexist with “replicants”: androids so realistically designed that it is hard to tell whether or not they are actually human. And each of the protagonists ends up reflecting on this question: What does it mean to be human? In 2049, we […]
HIKING WITH THOMAS OF AQUINAS
On Appreciating Nature & The Beauty of God's Creation
On the 26th of April 1336, Italian poet Francesco Petrarca decided to climb Mont Ventoux simply because he wanted to see the view. It might come as a surprise, but this is widely considered the first time anyone ever climbed a mountain for the sake of simply enjoying nature. Prior to this point in history, […]
THIS IS US
What Does it Mean to be Made in God’s Image?
“Mysterious Being Creates the World in 7 Days, You Won’t Believe What Happens Next!” That’s what I imagine the headline for Genesis, the first book of the Bible, would be if it was written in the digital age. In the Beginning God Created All good stories have a great hook, which sets the tone or […]
IN THE BEGINNING…
A look at the magnitude of Genesis 1:1
Reading prologues was never a habit of mine. I always figured that whatever the author really wanted to say would come out in the following chapters. When I got to college, I soon realized that these sections are crucial for understanding the rest of the story. They introduce the reader to key themes and characters […]
HOW A ROMAN BISHOP CHANGED THE WAY I READ THE BIBLE
On reading the Bible to enjoy God
When I became a Christian as a sophomore in high school, it was clear that, as a Christian, reading the Bible was going to be a big part of my life. Every week my Sunday School teacher would ask us how many times we had read the Bible in the previous seven days. At youth […]
IN HYDESIGHT
A Testimony of Recovery and Redemption
I love watching Forensic Files. I could keep the Investigation Discovery channel on for the entire day without being bothered by it, which in most cases happens anyway while I am at work. I have learned from these shows that most of the time, if not all of the time, the perpetrators are on the […]
WHEN GOD CLOSES A DOOR, DOES HE OPEN A WINDOW?
Enduring Bible Misquotes
We might be surprised to find out what we have taken as the wisdom of God is really dialogue from a musical. In the Sound of Music, Maria wants to be a nun. The Reverend Mother tells her she must first go spend a few months as a governess taking care of seven children. She […]
Issue 36 Is Here!
Our latest issue has arrived! Perfect for this winter season. Cozy up and enjoy all the new articles including… Featuring articles such as Jesus Is Knocking, Living As A Child of God, How A Roman Bishop Changed The Way I Read The Bible, In Hydesigh: A Testimony of Recover and Redemption, How To Make Boundaries and Stick With Them, When […]
SAVORING SUMMER WITH STORIES
Six Must-Read Titles to Enjoy this Season
Summer is here and I cannot wait to partake in one of my favorite personal traditions. For the past six years, on the first day of summer after I get out of classes, I go to a quiet park and read The Great Gatsby. I know, what kind of person rewards himself for finishing a […]
GOD WILL NEVER GIVE YOU MORE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE?
Enduring Bible Misquotes
Comfort is a commodity we always want to give people when we find them under the pain of suffering or an onerous task. When we stand beside someone who is laying in a hospital bed, we desire them to understand God’s compassion. When a huge job is given someone and they are bending under its […]
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