A wedding is one of the most sacred events on this planet. There are few things that better image the love that God has for us. Repeatedly in the Bible the image of a wedding is used to describe God’s relationship with us. The Bible begins with a wedding–between Adam and Eve–and closes with the …
In one of Steve Harvey’s standup shows, he decides to give what he would consider to be a “proper introduction” of Christ. Remembering that this is a comedy show, not a church service, filled with many people who couldn’t care less about Jesus, watch what happens:
Over the past year or so, there has been a continuous theme weaving its way throughout my life. Almost all of my longings, all of my prayers, and all of my readings have recently been thick with a single motif. The theme is that of ‘story’. By ‘story’ I mean a few particular things. First, …
On the day of Pentecost, which occurred this past Sunday, there is an ancient tradition that takes place at the Pantheon in Rome, Italy. Alluding to the tongues of fire that came down from the sky, rose pedals are dropped from the hole (which I now understand to be called an ‘oculus’) at the top …
It seems that every movie I watch develops a deeper craving within me for real, true adventure. After watching the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, I am convinced that my mission in life is to traverse the rolling hills and cavernous cliffs of the world, slaying evil orcs in the name of justice. I finish …
