Tag Archives: Evangelism

An Answered Prayer in Acts

Posted on December 2, 2012 by

It’s great when different passages of Scripture come together in a way that teaches us something about God. While reading Acts recently, I noticed such a connection about the way God answers prayer when we ask for His help to … Continue reading →

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Acts 1:8 and the Post-Christian World

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Today’s western world is a post-Christian society. Many people have already heard about Jesus, and may have encountered Christian ideas, perhaps even the Gospel itself. For many, this is a neutral or even positive experience. But for some, the things … Continue reading →

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VR Photography as Metaphor (take 2)

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

I wrote a short piece describing the idea of using VR photography as a metaphor about recognizing spiritual reality. The first version of it was posted here, intended for believers. I tweaked it to point to the Gospel, and posted … Continue reading →

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Of Causality and Love, Faith and Eternity

Posted on September 3, 2012 by

Here is an essay posted on Eternal Perspectives. It started as a reflection on some odd things in physics, and how they point to matters of faith. It ended up being more about love as a comparison to faith. I … Continue reading →

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The Avengers and the Individual

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

The Avengers is one of the best superhero movies ever made. Like some other recent superhero movies, what made it so good wasn’t just the spectacular adventure, but the personal stories intertwined with that adventure. Real characters that develop as … Continue reading →

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A Place for Spiritual Explorations

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

All over America, people find creative ways to share things they are passionate about. One way they do that is to build museums. Often designed to show large or elaborate collections, many are more modest. Historical museums abound, but it’s … Continue reading →

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The Rich Young Ruler at Pentecost

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

The account of Jesus encountering the “rich young ruler” is often used to illustrate the spiritual difficulties that result from wealth. But in reading it this way, I’ve often struggled with certain parts, especially the version in Mark. Why did … Continue reading →

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Paths of Life

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

Posted on my VR photography site, this is a variation of a World Wide Panorama entry (Corban University Paths). It was processed to have a different look, and given text with a somewhat more spiritual focus. A first step towards … Continue reading →

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Proclaiming Truth in a Post-Christian World

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

At the heart of Christianity is the need to proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom. As I’ve pondered this task in today’s post-Christian world, there seem to be numerous lessons in Acts on the role of the Holy Spirit in … Continue reading →

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A Parable of Faiths

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

These days, it is often said that there are many ways to God. America is an increasingly diverse society when it comes to matters of faith. However, Christians know that there is only one true way to God, but it … Continue reading →

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