Category: Culture
-
Christmas
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called “Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end. And the word…
-
Aliens and Sojourners
This time is a time of nationalism in North America, with July 1st being Canada Day and the 4th being Independence Day. What does this mean for Christians though? I recently read this quote in an introduction to the philosophy of religion and I think its is a poignant reminder by an outside observer of…
-
A Christian Christmas
Amidst all of the consumerism that has, in large part, taken over the holiday that is Christmas, Christmas remains, at its core, a Christian holiday, and not just any holiday but one that exemplifies the message of God to all people: the message that Jesus Christ, God incarnate, has come to earth to save the…
-
In Right Speech
One of the largest problems of any life is controlling what we say. After all, from the “abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks [2].” We, as Christians, should strive to control what we say at all times out of principle, for it is not only a reflection of our relationship with Christ, but it…
-
Remembering Good Friday
Good Friday, to many, is a day off, but to me and to many other Christians, Good Friday is the day to remember the beginning of our hope, and a remembrance of the day that he who was God suffered at the hands for man for the souls of all people. But what is this…
