A Different Path

At this moment, while I write this, we’re driving away from Caronport on our journey back to Ridgewood from Abundant Springs. Situations like this have an interesting tone because there’s such a mix of activities happening. Some of the youth somehow still have some energy to talk and have all sorts of fun while others …

The Bible and Authority

The following post contains points from the January 26 Bible study on The Bible and Authority. What Is Authority? Straight from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of authority is the power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior. The concept of authority revolves around controlling situations and people, as well as ensuring proper regulation. …

We Want a King

All the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. They said to him, "You are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have." But when they said, "Give us a king to lead us," this …

Does Praying Work?

I was asked recently to respond to a few questions regarding prayer, specifically around the efficacy of prayer (i.e. does it actually do anything?) I find that I'm generally okay at giving answers to questions like that on the spot but more often than not I have a better answer a couple days later. Good questions …