Faith on View

Does Christ’s upside-down kingdom frighten us?

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In my previous essay, which can be found HERE, I wrote of a fascinating exchange between Governor Felix and the Apostle Paul in Acts 24. To briefly recap, Paul was arrested in Jerusalem and sent …

“When the Most High came down and confused the tongues, He divided the nations. But when He distributed the tongues of fire He called all to unity. Therefore with one voice we glorify the All …

Age really wasn’t the issue. It was just a way of dismissing me. I was too young only because in interfered with their itch being scratched.

Beloved Child of God

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The first time that I actually saw my father drunk, I was still a very young child. What I knew of my father was a genuinely funny, affable, playful man who was always up for …

President Carter's casket lies in state in the Rotunda surrounded by family, congress, and dignitaries.

I remember exactly where I stood when the newscaster called the presidential election of 1980 for Ronald Reagan. I was excited and greatly relieved. I remember letting out a deep sigh and thanking God that …

Dear Dad, You went to be with Jesus 10 years ago. In honor of a decade of the best 10 years of your existence, I wanted to give you an update on how things have …

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If Donald Trump ever decided to start a church, it might look strikingly like many of America’s megachurches, many of which proved instrumental to his election. Picture this: a sprawling campus adorned with gold trim, …

My faith is Orthodox Christianity. The life that led me to it was hardly orthodox (small o), nor was it anything special. Perhaps even less so is the world I have lived through since I …

Majestic limestone rock formations at Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas, NV.

When I was in middle school, my family moved to a new town over an hour away from my childhood home. I don’t remember wanting to move, but my parents were drawn to country living …

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November 5th, 2024, started like a normal Tuesday, teaching classes to 18-22 year-olds. I then voted and returned to the office for the rest of the day. That evening, my wife and I joined a …