Crisis and Catharsis

Crisis and Catharsis

Catharsis is a purging of our souls of emotions, the best outcome of a crisis. Aristotle described catharsis as what should happen to an audience upon watching a moving drama — our emotions go through the protagonist’s experiences with him and…

Christian Compassion for the Helpless

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

Proverbs 31:8

A mark of the early church was its incredible compassion toward others — especially those in the family…

A United Heart

Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart that I may fear your name.

Psalm 86:11

Our human hearts are very fickle things. Our emotions and desires, if left unchecked, will take us down any number of ways…

The Grasp of God

The Grasp of God

We as believers in Christ are linked to one another in such a way that separation is impossible. All of the redeemed are part of God’s forever family and as such we will always be involved with one another. It would be easier to be in unity with an earthly…

He Chose Us

I was found by those who did not seek me; I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me.

Isaiah 65:1

Michelangelo’s masterpiece David is recognized as one of the finest Renaissance marble sculptures. Yet it was sculpted from a flawed marble slab that…

Knowing When to Confront

For this very reason make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge…

2 Peter 1:5

One of the challenges I face in ministry is dealing with my fellow Christians who lie. I am especially aware of it when they…

Evidence that God Exists

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Hebrews 11:6

The Struggles of Our Souls

…you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome…

Genesis 32:28

We are only saved by the grace of God, the merit that He bestows on us that we have not earned but freely receive through faith. And in this grace we…

The One God Exalts

The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this and it is marvelous in our eyes.

Psalm 118:22–23

God has often raised up a despised individual to high place in a foreign kingdom. He did this among the pagan…

Our Spiritual Struggle

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers …

Ephesians 6:12

I am an advocate for the general teachings of the Keswick Movement, however I am so with some genuine cautious thoughts. The Keswick Movement came about…