Clive Staples Lewis was one of the most well known theologians in the last 100 years. A literature professor by trade, he was the author of over 70 books ranging from the fantasy fiction of the Chronicles of Narnia series to the allegorical fiction of The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce. He also wrote […]
OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST IS ALWAYS GREATER
The issue of whether Christians should be involved in politics is complex, one that can lead to disagreement among those with even the most sincere faith. Especially if you are new to Christianity, someone that is seeking or someone that is newly committed, you may find that politics is one of the major things (along […]
Loving God by Loving Others
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]e use the word love frequently, often without thought. We say we love pizza from a certain pizzeria. We say we love a certain television show and take time out of our schedule to make sure we don’t miss it. We often say we love a certain holiday, such as Christmas or Easter, but often […]
What is Freedom?
Of all of the words in the English language, the word freedom is one that may be the most open to interpretation. Freedom is often identified by a defining word placed in front of it: political freedom, religious freedom, personal freedom, etc. In these contexts, freedom deals with the concept of an expression of belief […]
One Unsung Hero
When we speak of someone making an impression, we often notice things that a person displays not for the sake of appearing impressive, or for the purpose of drawing attention to themselves, but the simple actions that come naturally to them. For many people, one of the biggest influences in shaping who they are is […]
Does Your Form Determine Your Function?
When one brings up the topic of gender roles, it is often in the context of academia, as required reading for an introductory course in Psychology or Sociology in college. It may also come up in general conversation, if one is not afraid of encountering strong opinions that may be offensive to sensibilities regardless where […]
Project HOPE Art
The term “Art” can be a very broad term open to interpretation. The picture that may first come to mind would be paintings or sculptures cordoned off by glass and velvet ropes, viewable only to a select few that have paid for the opportunity to view them. Upon looking on them, it’s easy to imagine […]
What does it mean to have a Christian worldview?
The phrase “Christian Worldview” is one that is open to wide interpretation. If you think about it, there are actually as many worldviews as there are people that identify themselves as Christians. That is because all of our life experiences affect how we see our past, present and our future. A Christian worldview means recognizing […]
COUNTER CULTURE: WEALTH
When one is contemplating a relationship with Jesus Christ, there are many questions to consider. How will my friends and family react? How will it change my daily life and all its responsibilities? Are there things that I should be giving up or doing differently? It’s important to know that each person’s experience in getting […]
FINDING JOY APART
In today’s world we have so many options available to help us feel connected. Between our MySpace pages, our Facebook status updates and our tweeting on Twitter, it seems that we can keep track of every moment of our days and our friends’ days as well. Yet with all of this technology designed to keep […]