I am blessed to live in a relatively small village with a variety of scenery attractions. A river flows nearby, the banks of which are overgrown but sufficiently maintained to allow traversal while still encouraging wildlife. The remains of an old bridge have resulted in a steep bank at one point, atop which a tree…

Truth is the expression of reality, what God ordained in His sovereignty according to His character. It is our highest honor to share the Truth with each other, to exhibit His work in us and praise His work around us. But there is a dangerous assumption in the way many attempt to uphold this responsibility:…

It may or may not be a human tendency to be negative; I can only speak to my own inclinations. As I considered what to write about this week, I perceived my focus turning toward concerns and disconnectedness. It can be profitable to consider my problems and complaints in the Light of Truth; but if…

“Small talk” is often used as a means of initiating conversation and sustaining interaction. While the term is often used exclusively in reference to talk of the weather, it is more technically described as “safe” conversation. Topics with minimal variables and less subjective interpretation ensure little to no personal investment. By sticking to less personal…

“The Great Commission” refers to a charge Christ gave to His disciples (and by extension the Church) recorded in Matthew 28:18-20 – And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of…

Romans 1:18-23 — For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and…