In Galatians 5:22, Paul writes out the fruits of the Spirit for the Christians at Galatia. There are the big ones that everyone knows: love and hope, and then... gentleness? I have read this verse numerous times, and even memorized it when I was younger, but I never stopped to consider each one until recently.... Continue Reading →
Morning Tears, Panic Attacks, and Chocolate Cake: An Exercise in Grounding and Vulnerability
Saturday morning, I woke up crying; that day was one I wish I didn’t have to endure. Friday night—into the wee hours of the morning (before the sun made its debut)—intrusive memories created a whirlwind in my brain that lasted so long I almost watched the sun rise. Last Tuesday, I hung out with some... Continue Reading →
Love Your Enemies (Reflections on Luke 6:27-28)
Last Friday morning, I awoke early (like before the crack of dawn early!) and meditated on a well-known, often-quoted-out-of-context passage of Scripture. I’ve read these verses countless times and it hits me anew even now. 27. “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28. bless... Continue Reading →
On a Reminder of God’s Return (Matthew 12:36)
Last night, I was reading Luke (my plan is to get through Luke-Acts as they are both written by Dr. Luke, a friend of the apostle Paul) and my commentary brought me to the latter chapter Matthew 12. Matthew 12:36 says, “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every... Continue Reading →
Lessons from C. S. Lewis: The Trinity is a Sugar Cube
Yesterday, I watched a YouTube video of Ruslan, a Christian YouTuber, reacting to a video of pastor and author Francis Chan warning against the dangers of the modern "progressive Christianity" ideology that's infiltrated 21st-century believers. I felt both jaded and intrigued by the vast, extensive amount of church history and theology that is/has been taught... Continue Reading →
Musings of a Wanderer 