Individualism (Modern Notions)
“Our culture is rooted in individualism…The spirit of individualism is a spirit of ego and pride…“Once individuals become the locus of...
Modern Culture
“The reduction of the world and its “history,” are the tools of those who lack the imagination and patience to find the truth. Those who...
Empathy
“The word “empathy” is often defined as placing ourselves in the shoes of another. Empathy makes us more compassionate toward other...
Reductionism
“The question posed by the Pharisees and Herodians appears to concern Caesar and taxation, but its purpose is to force the Lord Jesus to...
Beauty
“The love of beauty and our desire for it are the most fundamental parts of our being. This is particularly true if we use the word...
Beauty, Goodness, and Truth
“The “Good” is a term that ultimately applies to God. God is good and the source of all goodness. Indeed, goodness has a place in the...
Hope
“Christians are told by the authors of the New Testament to rejoice and be people of hope. However, living in the same world as...
Worth and Worthiness
“Due to significantly painful experiences, we may even lose trust in God. Many struggle to make sense of the trials and tribulations in...
Pain (Emotional)
“Our minds seek to release and resolve emotional pain. God created us this way. We have a natural leaning towards healing that which is...
Human Beings (Becoming Fully Human)
“The work of God is the fashioning of the human being…this work is announced in Genesis, completed on the Cross, and continued in...