Thoughts & Essays

This is uncharted territory for so many, but it offers help by producing a further few questions–have you been deceived into believing something about God and yourself that has led you down a hopeless road of despair and isolation? (Approx. 2500 words)

It seems even when we have found our way, and the sun of sonship has risen on our dark orphaned nights, it is at times not that obvious to us that we can run into the arms of the Father when crisis impinges on us. Are you looking for life among the dead? (Approx. 2400 words)

Jesus exercised mišp̱âṭ by washing the feet of the lowly; the very cause of social justice. (Approx. 2000 words)

From ancient tales of kings gone bad, Jedi Knights turning to the dark side, and heinous historical events too close to home for us to ignore, perhaps there is merit in pausing to consider the subtleties of life that have managed to corrupt our compasses leading us off-course. (Approx. 2400 words)

Imagining that there is no True King Who is ruling and reigning does not relieve us from the truth of it. It tends only to relieve us from the benefits of living beneath His reign, and by virtue of that, we “live”, or more appropriately, we kill ourselves into a state of chaos as we go about our business doing "what is right in our own eyes." (Approx. 1800 words)

In an era that glorifies and emphasizes both virtual identity and instant gratification, social media has offered itself as a tool to the world with the ability to nurture both. Is social media proving to be an alternative to the wrestle for the blessing of good character? (Approx. 1500 words)

...But God did not stop there. He continued on to deliver the promise of a Savior that would not necessarily put an end (as we know it) to the hostility and opposition per se, rather, would save us from it, while simultaneously calling us to join Him in it with a renewed understanding that He has already overcome it. The Gospel as seen in Genesis 3:15 (Approx. 1500 words)

Whatever differences exist in Christians' theories of creation, may we never lose sight of the necessity for humility. For if there would be none, our actions toward the other would almost certainly begin to tilt toward things other than love for a neighbour. Herein I explore the differing Christian theories of creation. (Approx. 3ooo words)

What was it that John demanded to see that would qualify as an individual’s genuine repentance? It was a changed life, oriented toward Jesus, and informed by the voice of the Father that says we are His beloved with whom He is well pleased. (Approx.1300 words)

As His love lands on the barren landscape of an orphan heart, it toils the soil of sonship, and like the faithful farmer, produces the fruit of the age-old invitation—will you accept my love? (Approx. 1800 words)