“The Restorative Vocation” – a Section from “By His Wounds”

This section is taken and adapted from chapter 10 (“Retributive or Restorative God”) of David Ruybalid’s Free eBook ‘By His Wounds”. Download the eBook for free Here 2 Corinthians 5:2121 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. It is […]

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 […]

Let Us Not Neglect Meeting Together

For many of us who are followers of Jesus, COVID-19 has shaken up our rhythms of gatherings and life within the context of a church community. Many Christians have pushed back on governmental orders not to gather while quoting Hebrews 10:25. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage […]

Joshua Harris, Faith Deconstruction, Losing My Religion, & A Part of my Journey

“I would be willing to give up Christianity.” This was the thought that went through my mind at age 19. That’s me in the corner That’s me in the spotlight Losing my religion – R.E.M. I know that I was in the middle of a series about heresy, but I am taking a break from […]

Unclean

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Korn, Religion, Judging By Appearance, The Gospel

Colossians 3:11 Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. The other day I posted a video from Brian “Head” Welch. I was surprised to get the responses that I got about his appearance and how his appearance matters. Even […]