Quiet on set!” In an instant, the chaotic set, once crowded with shouted orders and frantic footsteps, falls into silence. As the cameras start to roll, the main actor convincingly assumes his fictional identity. The entire crew watches in anticipation of the moment when they too forget that the actor is not who he says […]
CONSERVING CREATION
Should humans preserve the natural environment?
The first words in the Bible, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth,” explain that God created the universe and everything in it (Genesis 1:1). Not only did he create everything, God also gave humans dominion and stewardship over the earth. Genesis 1:28 says, “And God blessed them. And God said to […]
THE DRAW OF THE SURF AND THE LOVE OF THE SAVIOR
Christian Surfers International’s impact in and out of the water
Founded in Cronulla, Australia, Christian Surfers International is an interdenominational mission movement seeking to share the gospel and Jesus’ love with the global surfing community. Christian Surfers International works in over 25 different countries worldwide including the United States. Besides evangelism, Christian Surfers International (CSI) commits its time, efforts, and faith to the surfing community, […]
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT CHRISTIANITY?
Faith inspired by beauty
I like to wonder in amazement at the faith. When I find a person who is really curious, I like to tell them about what really excites me about Christianity. This is very personal, and every person’s testimony is personal to themselves. That is the testimony we should be sharing. For me, I love two […]
HOW TO KEEP THE ROMANCE ALIVE
Fun dates and helpful advice for new parents
So now that you’ve thoroughly fallen in love with your baby, how do you keep the love fires burning between you and your spouse? I know firsthand as a new parent, the last thing on my mind after a day of feeding, changing diapers, and cleaning bottles is, “How could I be more romantic towards […]
MURDER IN THE HEART
The 6th Commandment ‘do not murder’ gets personal
What we know as the sixth commandment is a verse made up of only two words in its original Hebrew context. Do not murder—an imperative command. We can easily understand the meaning of this phrase as a command that forbids God’s followers from carrying out destructive behaviors against another individual. It is important to recognize […]
WORSHIP
Christian lingo explained
Worship. To some, the word sounds otherworldly, religious or just plain boring. The truth is, everyday and in so many different ways we engage in the act of worship. Worship comes from a an old English word that means worth+ship or to show how much something is worth. So instead of being reserved for Sunday […]
WHY IS GOD SILENT SOMTIMES?
Sometimes God's silence can be a sign of his presence
Why is God silent when we pray? In the Bible we find God speaking with multitudes of people. Starting in Genesis we read about God talking with Adam. In Revelation, we read about God talking to John. Throughout the entire Bible we can read about God speaking to people. Were those events restricted to the […]
UN-HOOKING UP?
On waiting until marriage in a sex-saturated culture
Hearing stories from friends struggling in their marriages, one day I thought to myself, what’s the point of marriage? I enjoy coming and going as I please, not having to clean up after someone else, going to see any movie I want and not having to compromise. My life is rather uncomplicated. Then I started […]
ARE YOU A CULTURAL CHRISTIAN?
Finding genuine faith as a generational Christian
I wasn’t born a Christian but I definitely feel like I was born in a church. Growing up I spent a bare minimum of three nights, an afternoon and a morning in a church activity of some form or another. That was my normal. Sometimes on special occasions we would spend every night of the […]