Biblical Interpretation Through Demonstration
Teaching biblical interpretation through demonstration.
In my previous post, I said that I do not focus on self-care. I let God take care of me. That statement may sound strange in a culture that constantly tells us to look inward for strength, peace, and fulfillment. Yet Scripture repeatedly points us away from ourselves and toward God. The question is this: … Continue reading What Does It Look Like to Let God Take Care of You?
How do you make time for self-care? Self-care is often defined as taking time to take care of yourself. The idea is that we do so much for others that we forget to take care of ourselves. Yet, the Bible tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves. It is implied that we already love … Continue reading I Don’t. I Let God Take Care of Me.
What’s a place you visited that felt like home? Any time I go to church, whether I am visiting or going to my home church, I feel like I am at home. When I am with my spiritual family, I feel more at home than with my biological family. Blood is thicker than water. Christ's … Continue reading Anytime I Go to Church
What’s one thing you wish you had started doing earlier in life? I read through the Bible twice a year. I have been doing that for since I was 21. Yet, I wish I started doing as a child. I would probably have an even higher retention rate. However, God doesn't deal in what ifs. … Continue reading Reading the Bible All the Way Through
If you could pick any fictional animal to be your lifelong companion (like a Pokémon or fantasy pet), what would it be? If I had a pet, my favorite fictional pet would be Snoopy from Peanuts.Like many people, I enjoy a quiet life filled with reading, relaxing, and spending time with friends and family. That … Continue reading If I Had a Pet, My Favorite Fictional Pet Would Be Snoopy
If you had to switch lives with a fictional character for a week, who would you choose? I would rather spend my days reading, resting, and eating than actually work in a world that resembles Morgoth more. I think that is the point of the Hobbit. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who is respectable. He … Continue reading Bilbo Baggins
Introduction One of the most important truths revealed in the creation account is that God has rights over His creation. Because He is the Creator, He alone defines what is good, what is evil, and what is morally right. This is not up for debate. It is not determined by culture. It is not decided … Continue reading God Has Rights Over Creation — And God Alone Determines What Is Good
Have you ever liked a villain more than the hero? Who and why? When I was younger, I took one of those Facebook quizzes to see what kind of villain I would be. Turns out, I'd be the Joker. I feel like it fits. I have the kind of personality that wants to have fun … Continue reading Yes Joker Over Batman
What’s the longest book you’ve ever read? Aside from the Bible, I read it twice a year, the longest book I have ever read was the Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin. In Bible college, I was told he taught "doctrines of demons." Yet, they never quoted his books or writings. I thought … Continue reading Calvin’s Institutes
What’s the best advice you’d give to someone younger than you? When I look back on my life, I sometimes think I put too much stock in becoming a pastor. The main way to honor God isn't becoming a pastor, though that is the calling for some. The main way to honor God is to … Continue reading Embrace Christ in All Things
