What I think I now understand is that the substance of the Bible, its fundamental message, is how God created us, pursued us through Israel, redeemed us in Christ, poured out the Spirit upon us, and seeks to recreate us in the image of Christ both now and in the new heaven and new earth. […]
An Imperishable Crown of Glory
Ancient Greek society revolved around the concept of κλέος, a word which can be translated as “glory.” In The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours, Gregory Nagy explains how this word he translates as “glory” derives from the verb κλύειν, meaning “to hear,” and can be more literally translated as “that which is heard” [1]. […]
You Were Made to Rest
You might’ve easily accepted this truth as a kid, eager to rest your head on your perfectly placed pillows and feel cocooned in your comforter, burrowing the thoughts of the day away. Your mind prepared to sleep as your mom tucked you in. “Sweet dreams” you were told each night. Not fully sure what that […]
Hidden in Plain Sight
Consider the life cycle of a tree. A seed must be planted in good soil, watered, and tended. After a while, the inner contents of the seed begin to grow and expand, cracking its hard exterior and allowing a small shoot to sprout from the top, beginning its journey through the soil and towards the […]
One Good Word
In 2014, Time Magazine published an article titled “The One Word You Need to Stop Using Immediately.” Discussing the use of the word “hope” in the business world, they argued that it implies a lack of personal control [1]. According to this argument, hope is simply a desire for something to happen, lacking confidence, and […]
A Pure Foundation
One of professional baseball’s great pitchers is Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers. With over 2900 career strikeouts, Kershaw has been embarrassing opposing hitters for sixteen seasons [1]. What makes him a remarkable player is his arsenal of curve-oriented throwing techniques, which shift the speed and trajectory of the ball in ways that make […]