Have you seen the third season of The Crown? The episode “Moondust” is one of my favorite episodes out of all the TV shows I have watched. It is set in the time when the Queen and King of England meet the Apollo 11 astronauts after they return from the moon. The moon landing wasContinue reading “The Crown “Moondust””
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Mary and Martha
At the Home of Martha and Mary 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to beContinue reading “Mary and Martha”
Fours seasons but only one spring
The Golden State might boast diverse landscapes, but when it comes seasons, it feels like two: summer and slightly cooler summer Chris Renzema is a Christian artist who has created many great songs but in this post I want to dive deep into one of his songs. Chris shares, “The heartbeat behind ‘Let the Ground Rest’Continue reading “Fours seasons but only one spring”
Joy
We often use the terms “happiness” and “joy” interchangeably, but are they really the same thing? A dictionary definition of happiness is “a state of well-being; a pleasurable or satisfying experience.” A definition of the word rejoice, related to the word joy, is “to feel great delight; to be glad.” Depending on the translation, theContinue reading “Joy”
Skies and Mentors
This past weekend I joined some friends on a cabin getaway in the snow. We were worried the resort would be closed on Saturday due to a snowstorm in the area so we prudently moved our skiing from Saturday to Sunday. My friends and I woke early on Sunday but were eager to hit theContinue reading “Skies and Mentors”
Divine Doctrine and Spiritual Experience
As a young adult living in California, I love to travel and experience all that God has created. Road tripping to see the crystal clear blue water of Tahoe, cruising on ATVs on the never-ending, golden sand dunes of Pismo Beach, falling asleep on a houseboat in Lake Shasta with a view of the magnificentContinue reading “Divine Doctrine and Spiritual Experience”
How to be Yours
In times of feeling inadequacy, I’ve distanced myself from God and church community, because I haven’t felt like I was enough. As adults, we’re supposed to be cleaning up messes, not making them. We’re into 401(k)s saving for retirement, planning when to have a baby, eating a balanced meal, have an organized calendar, tithe regularly, andContinue reading “How to be Yours”
Costumes and Christians
“Your life as a Christian should make non believers question their disbelief in God.”
Why does a Good God allow Suffering?
Why does all-loving and all-powerful God allows pain and suffering? How could a good God allow so much evil? Why doesn’t He do something about it? Couldn’t God have created a world without evil? Every day, we are bombarded with news of wars, natural disasters, diseases, and the list goes on and on. Not onlyContinue reading “Why does a Good God allow Suffering?”
Learning in a Pandemic Time
It’s safe to say 2020 has been a rough year, we in the midst of a global pandemic, uncertain when it will end. For many, it’s not just the fear of the pandemic, many are dealing with economic difficulties, depression, loss with friends and family. This year have proven that adversity can foster self-reflection andContinue reading “Learning in a Pandemic Time”
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