Another unusual saying that you will hear in Christian circles often comes up in prayers. Such as, “Dear God, please place a hedge of protection around Joe and his family during this difficult time…”. A hedge of protection. What does that mean? And, where did we get that from? Background: The most likely place […]
In our current day, when political figures seem larger than life, loved and hated, but never ignored, Theodore Roosevelt would be a superstar. A sickly child, Roosevelt fought to become everything he thought a man should be. Brash but intelligent, Roosevelt climbed the ranks quickly to become the youngest president at that time. Theodore Rex […]
One of the classic Christian go-to phrases is the ever-popular “I’m blessed”. I guess it is used to make sure that we squeeze God into the equation whenever someone asks us how we are doing. I’m not “good”, I’m blessed! It’s a way of insinuating that God had something to do with our good fortune, […]
Christians say some odd things. It’s ok, most subcultures do. It’s important however to stop every so often and examine the words we use and the impact they have with people who don’t have a history in the church or in Christianity. One phrase that comes up at times as a way to stop conversations […]
If you are around a church for long, you will hear someone talk about eternal life. If you are new to church this might bring to mind Ponce de Leon and his search for the fountain of youth. History is filled with people fighting to extend the length of their lives. Advances in medicine and […]
This small book is written in question and answer format, with Pope Francis answering the questions of a Vatican reporter. The topics range from the history of the church to its future. Pope Francis shares stories from his past in ministry as well as his hopes for the future of the church. It is a […]
It’s possible to become so at home with the language of your subculture that you can speak it without realizing that other people may have no idea what you are talking about. This is especially true for Christians. We have our own language which is often rooted in ideas and experiences that mean a lot […]
