In continuation of my last post, Thrown in the Furnace, I’d like to highlight what kind of world and the persecution the early church faced. After reading Acts 6-19 last night, I found some things I wanted to share with you all. I’ll start with the verses and then share my thoughts on that section. WARNING:…
Reading in our Bibles, we hear of the great tales of heroic people. Going to Sunday school when we were little, we remember things like David and Goliath; the fiery furnace; Jesus’ ministry, and His miracles. Yet, it was never emphasized that these were ordinary people like you and me. We grow up in church…
This summer was by far a very trying time for me. After losing two best friends, I struggled with what real friendships look like. I was reminded time and time again through the Bible and through others that God gives us strength. After visiting my childhood friends, I was reminded that I have an amazing,…
If we and our posterity reject religious instruction and authority, violate the rules of eternal justice, trifle with the injunctions of morality, and recklessly destroy the political constitution which holds us together, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe may overwhelm us, that shall bury all our glory in profound obscurity. Daniel Webster Once…
The other day I had words flowing from my brain. I had to write them or else I’d lose them forever. I’d like to preface this piece with a shoutout to my 3 Part post. The series originated from this poem/prose. All credit for the image goes towards my extremely talented friend, or else it…