Locusts & Armies, 1
Evaluating the visions of Revelation can be a tricky and confusing business. Some of the things that John sees seem to make perfect sense to us, like when he sees war and famine, but other aspects of his vision are … Read More
Trumpets & Thirds, 2
Each day we attempt to take control of our lives. From the time we wake up to the moment we fall asleep, we do everything within our power to accomplish the tasks at hand, fulfill our ideal expectations, and secure … Read More
Who God Is
Humility is a complicated virtue. Many of us see the value in it, especially when we read that God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble. However, we find it to be a difficult virtue to quantify in … Read More
Trumpets and Thirds, 1
For many of us, alarm clocks are a necessary evil; they wake us up to a reality that our flesh would prefer did not exist. They remind us of our daily responsibilities, ongoing stress or conflict, our physical aches, and … Read More
Servants & Martyrs, 2
If you’ve watched any amount of television in your lifetime, you’ve probably seen advertisements for laundry detergents that speak in glowing terms of their stain-removing powers. In the ads, the detergents seem to effortlessly remove stains leaving colors brighter and … Read More
Servants & Martyrs, 1
It’s easy to feel forgotten and alone. This time of year tends to exacerbate depression and anxiety. The blues of January begin to settle in as the gloomy clouds of winter restrict the sunlight, and the cold temperatures of Minnesota … Read More