Spoiler alert: the "mark" is a spiritual reality.
The Shema & the Mark of the Beast
Tag: Christianity
Better Late Than Never (Japan, Oct. ’22)
In 2019, almost a century ago, I began to pray about the possibility of visiting Mustard Seed Network. Mustard Seed is a network of church-planting churches growing in urban Japan. Both my home church and alma mater are involved with Mustard Seed, so once I started looking, opportunities for connection abounded. I signed up for … Continue reading Better Late Than Never (Japan, Oct. ’22)
The Most Sensible Thing
How can a centuries-old and already familiar truth revitalize us in a fresh way? Why does the doctrine of the Trinity, for example, set our hearts racing with excitement when it's presented well? There are many reasons that sound doctrine is good; not least of these reasons is the fact that it makes sense. YHWH … Continue reading The Most Sensible Thing
Involuntary Obedience
On the Christian's place in a logical system which exalts political freedom.
I Have Only to Follow Him (Psalm 23)
A contemplative rewriting of Psalm 23.
More Than Watchmen
"You who wrestle with God, put your hope in Him."
The World and the Way
The Way of Jesus is not fundamentally antagonistic.
Idolatrous Oxymorons
The consistent example of Jesus Christ is unwavering peace.
Poor In Spirit
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
August 26, 2021
"To whom then will you liken God, or what likeness compare with him?"
N.D. Storms 