By His Wounds – Free eBook

I recently had a relative send me a meme. It had a priest sitting down and talking with a little boy. In the meme, the priest said to the boy, “God gave birth to himself to kill himself as a sacrifice to appease himself so that he would no longer have to throw us into […]

Odin & Ash Wednesday – an Apologetic Post

One thing that I have found is that in all camps, from people who fully bought on to their religious system to skeptics of religious systems, is that many ideas seem like they connect because of limited information, but when you pick apart the facts at a more robust research level, the ideas fall apart. […]

A Theology of January 6th, 2021

John 18 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the […]

Spiritual Practice: Liturgy with a Focus on Peace

Originally published on June 25, 2020 by Kingdom Winds, as a response to the racial tension in our nation. Liturgy is translated as “the work of the people.” Throughout the history of Christianity, followers of Jesus have used liturgy as a rhythm that leads them in prayer and worship. There is a formative nature to […]

Learning from Mary – an Advent Post

This Sunday is the start of Advent. I have been pondering much in this last season of life about hope amid chaos. Anticipating a better day. Anticipating resolve. Advent is the season in the historical Christian Church calendar that leads to Christmas. Christmas is the time on the church calendar where we celebrate the birth […]

Thoughts on Justice and Persecution from the Beatitudes

I grew up in the church. I have heard “The Beatitudes” read over and over again. Here is what they say: Matthew 5 NIV: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for […]

There is Less Heresy in Christian Circles Than People Think! Part 2

If you have not read part 1 of this series, you will want to read it for the foundation of this conversation. Click here to read it: https://davidruybalid.wordpress.com/2019/06/08/there-is-less-heresy-in-christian-circles-than-people-think-part-1/ There are problems with saying, “the Bible clearly says…” about every view and doctrine that we hold. Modern science as we know it using logical data, research […]

There is Less Heresy in Christian Circles Than People Think! Part 1

A moment of vulnerability: Over the past 15 years, I have re-engaged with my faith in a fresh way. It started with me wrestling with what I believed generally about God and then led to me working out what I believed about the Bible. At a certain point, I landed a more orthodox perspective of […]

Franklin Graham’s Response to Dr. Ford is Harmful to so Many!

Luke 12 2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 3 What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs. I am very […]