In the Shakespearean play, As You Like It, there was a character who delivered a riveting and infamous dialogue addressing the origins, presence, and death of mans. This monologue has infamously been coined as The 7 Stages of Man and states that humans play many parts throughout their lives. In Biblical narratives, we see these […]
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“Simul Justus et Peccator” ~ Martin Luther I grew up in a religious tradition that believed that in this life, we can completely beat sin in our and live an entirely Holy life. For years, I was fed this doctrine until I came to a realization that our reward is a Heavenly one and that
1 Thessalonians 5:11~ Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. Nearly every parent, kindergarten teacher, and day care worker has been in the situation where they are approached by a child with an absolutely horrendous work of art and asked the question, “Do you liiiiike it?!” Holding back an
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? ~ Romans 6:1-2 There is a large variety of cultural differences in America that depend on your location. If you live in Florida, you could expect conversations
2:10-13 Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny
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When I was younger, I remember how saturated the Christian media was with questions such as, “Would you die for Christ?” and or “If the situation were to arise, would you deny Jesus in your last moments?” There are hundreds of variations to these questions and upon reflection I believe I know why these questions
The world is a dark place with this darkness seemingly evolving each day. Although we know that we do not wrestle with flesh and blood, it often seems as if the battleground for between darkness and light rests upon the shoulders of children. The battleground for contrasting ideologies erupts within the desks of young ones.
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Once a child, yet evolved into a man. Looking over the cliffs, I see the sky. In my soul, delighting that You are nigh. That Your eye can see across such great span. Across the fields and above blue seas. Composing essence by power of Word. By nature, paper, and by paper heard Thy refined,
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