Category: Christian Life
Why Stories Were So Important to Tolkein
We have come from God, and inevitably the myths woven by us, though they contain error, will also reflect a splintered fragment of the true light, the eternal truth that is with God. Indeed, only by myth-making, only by becoming a “sub-creator” and inventing stories, can Man aspire to the state of perfection that he … Continue reading Why Stories Were So Important to Tolkein
How to Become a Wise Person
How does the Gospel make you wise? The book of Proverbs is often referred to the book of wisdom. The book is loaded with timeless truths, and speaks often of the need to continue a love for learning - but the book does not equate wisdom with knowledge. Growing in knowledge means, simply put, continuing … Continue reading How to Become a Wise Person
No One Survives Cancer, So They Say
No One Survives Cancer, So They Say A beautiful piece written by pastor Jared C. Wilson, meditating on the ugliness of cancer, the pain of death and the hope of resurrection.
Pilgrim’s Conflict with Sloth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC5ey9_wWwQ In this video, John Piper reads a poem he wrote, based off the allegorical story of Pilgrim's Progress. Pilgrim, in this poem wrestles with one of the seven deadly sins, Sloth.
Marc Sims 