Alien in a Strange Land

christianity

  • Focus on What is Unseen

    “We concentrate not on what is seen but what is unseen, because what is seen is temporary but what is unseen is eternal.” – 2 Corinthians 4:18 In this verse, the apostle Paul describes a very important reality. This reality… Continue reading

  • Effort vs Earning

    “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many I tell you will try to enter and will not be able to.”-Luke 13:24 In his book “The Great Omission”, Dallas Willard said that “Grace is not opposed to… Continue reading

  • From Fire to Foundation

    I used to think that after the trial, there would be an earthly reward.  After the furnace, I would walk into a throne room.  Now I see it differently. Our stories on earth are not all going to be like… Continue reading

  • Trials Don’t Have to be Religious to be Redemptive

    All humanity suffers due to sin.  Whether you are a Christian or not, we are all subject to the fallen nature of humanity.  The Bible talks about suffering very clearly, however, it talks of a different kind of suffering. Persecution… Continue reading

  • God’s Discipline

    Hebrews 12:11 says “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful.  Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness for those who have been trained by it.”  James 1:2 says “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you… Continue reading