leighton smithinChristian Perspectives: Society and LifeAdopted by graceThere are almost 400,000 children in out-of-home care, also called foster care, in the United States each day (childrensrights.org). I am…May 6, 2017May 6, 2017
leighton smithinChristian Perspectives: Society and LifeUneducated or Misinterpreted?Looking at the track record of grades I should be barely squeaking by in life. If my intelligence is strictly based on my grades, I may be…May 5, 2017May 5, 2017
leighton smithinChristian Perspectives: Society and LifePutting to death the death penalty.Currently, Pennsylvania is one of 31 US states who still practice the death penalty. Growing up, I remember not thinking much of the death…Apr 23, 2017Apr 23, 2017
leighton smithinChristian Perspectives: Society and LifeUnderqualified and UnderestimatedSomething that sticks out to me is how so often in the Bible, God uses the least expected to carry out His plans. It seems His favorite…Apr 14, 2017Apr 14, 2017
leighton smithinChristian Perspectives: Society and LifeJudgers of the pastWhat is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word Pharisee? You probably think about a very legalistic, “anti-Jesus”…Mar 21, 2017Mar 21, 2017
leighton smithinChristian Perspectives: Society and LifeWatering down the gospel… a view from the pewIn today’s world it seems like everyone’s a winner. All you have to do is just try, and you’ll get an award and a pat on the back. You…Feb 16, 2017Feb 16, 2017
leighton smithinChristian Perspectives: Society and LifeWhy saying “I do” doesn’t mean what it shouldIt seems as though we hear of someone who is getting a divorce almost daily. In fact, it has become such a norm in our culture that chances…Jan 28, 2017Jan 28, 2017
