Elijah, the Weary Prophet: A Timeless Old Testament Tale of Hope Amidst Desolation
If ever there were an Old Testament character we could all relate to during these troubled times, it would be …
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“Greatest Love”: Remembering Jesus’s Loving Sacrifice on Easter
Happy Easter all! I’m grateful for this time of year, when Spring is finally emerging out of Winter’s gloom. It’s …
Understanding the Depths of God’s Mercy: Non-Christians in the Afterlife
This is a topic that is extremely important to me, for natural reasons. I count myself lucky that I grew …
Pride vs Humility: A Parallel Between King Saul, David and the 2020 Election
To say that this election process has been tumultuous for Americans would be putting everything in too light of a …
Know Your LGBT History: The Religious Right’s Adoration for Bearing False Witness
“You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the …
Reflecting on Pope Francis’s Remarks on Gay Civil Unions as a Gay Methodist
Well folks, it’s been quite the surprise, hearing Pope Francis say in that documentary that he’s a supporter for gay …
Exploring the Theme of Religious Fanaticism in the Silent Hill (2006) Film
One of my favorite horror films of all time is the 2006 adaptation of the Silent Hill video game series. …
Abigail the Peacemaker: An Old Testament Tale of a Wise Wife and Her Unwise Husband
For understandable reasons, we tend to assume that the Bible always portrays women as unfailingly subservient to their husbands. This …
God’s Justice for the Oppressed in Isaiah 59:14-19
“Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away;for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter.Truth is …
“This is God?”: An Analysis of Silent Hill’s Deity
From an outsider’s perspective, when addressing the religious parts of the Silent Hill series, it would be understandable to call …
An Analysis of Xenos: The Controversial Columbus Church
I first heard about Xenos way back in high school, when one of my UMC youth group friends suddenly stopped …
September 29th: The Feast of the Archangels
Today happens to be the Catholic Feast of Archangels! Another name for this Catholic holiday is Michaelmas (in reference to …
Why We March For Pride: the Issue of Hate-mongering Christian Leaders
This Saturday, I will be marching in my first Pride Parade with my home Church, a wonderful and inclusive United …
Pontius Pilate: A Bible Study of The Passion’s Anti-Villain
“What is truth?” (John 18:38) Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor ruling over Judea during Jesus’ time, and the man …
The “Lavender Mafia”: the Catholic Scapegoat for the Sexual Abuse Crisis
The Catholic Church has seen another unfortunate reveal of previously covered sexual abuse, this time in Pennsylvania, where 1000 reported …
Goal for Lent 2018: Let Go of College Regrets
I’ve decided that during this upcoming 40-day period, I need to focus on letting go of any and all regrets …
An Analysis of Trump’s “Pro-Life” Stance
Yesterday at the National Mall in D.C., the March for Life was held, a rally against abortion. President Trump gave …
Medjugorje and the Afterlife
Hell was rarely, if ever brought up as a topic in the sermons I’ve heard as a United Methodist. My …
The Importance of Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” This verse has been my favorite Bible verse ever since …
The Views of Eugene Peterson and the Divide in the Church
When I first read about Eugene Peterson’s apparent change of heart on the matter of same-sex marriage, I was surprised …
