Rest: It’s Not Just a Suggestion
Carl Jung once said, “Busyness is not of the devil, it is the devil.” Busyness is the enemy of rest. It’s the enemy of our health, our mental peace, and our spiritual strength. Often, we don’t recognize it for what it is because it comes disguised as good and important things. But we should look […]
Should We Give to All Beggars?
You see them at stoplights, appealing to the pity of passersby. They hold cardboard signs that describe their plight and, interestingly, usually mention God’s name. They are homeless and debilitated, usually by an addiction. They are the beggars of today. Do you give to them? Do you pray for them? Do you even look […]
Technology and Faith: A Few Questions Worth Asking Yourself
It seems inescapable. Everywhere we look, we see people on phones, tablets, and computers. Many of them wear ear buds or headphones. Our devices accompany us everywhere, relentlessly absorbing our attention. Real life experiences have become mere fodder for selfies and status updates. Time spent waiting is synonymous with time spent scrolling. Even small children […]
Honey: A Theology of Food in One Word
Honey. Smooth, golden, viscous and, of course, sweet. Biblically, it represents rich, indulgent, high-calorie food. A careful study of honey in the Bible yields great insights about how we should eat. The purpose of this article is to articulate those insights. Let us begin. Gluttony If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, […]
