One of the common themes I’ve been working through on my blog recently is Christianity’s place in America and America’s place in Christianity. A few weeks ago I wrote about how America was built on the premise of freedom of religion. Everyone will nod their head yes, because this is an obvious thing everyone acknowledges, …
Fear and anxiety reflect a nature of doubting. When Jesus calms the storm (Matthew 8:23-27) after His disciples all panic, He replies “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” A while later when He walks on the water and they panic thinking He’s a ghost, He tells them not to be afraid. And when Peter steps out of the boat to walk with Him, it’s when Peter’s focus turns away from Jesus that he begins to sink. Jesus’ response: “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
“What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self?” –Luke 9:25 This question (also found in Matthew 16:26 and Mark 8:36) has been constantly in the back of my mind over the past several years. I believe it is one of the most powerful questions …
Castles in the Sand 