In 285 AD, the Emperor of the Roman Empire, Diocletian, decided that his territory was too large to rule by himself, so he split the empire in two. He maintained his rule in the eastern half and appointed Maximian to rule the western half. Diocletian and Maximian each held the […]
Theology & Worldview
The Dangers and Opportunities of Short-term Missions
In the past three decades, short-term mission trips have become an increasingly popular American church outreach effort. Professor Don Fanning at Liberty University concludes that between one and four million short-term mission trips occur every year. Typically, these trendy trips take young adults overseas or out of state to complete […]
Heresy in the Early Church: Jesus vs. Cucumbers?
The apostle Peter writes in his second letter, “…there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.” 2 Peter 2:1b Even in the early years of the Christian Church, false teachers had already […]
Jesus: The Only Way
Throughout history, people have yearned for justice. Everyone wants to see their enemies get pay back for their wrongs. However, the ‘justice’ humans give out is rather empty. Human vengeance can never make up the offense, because the guilty person deserved the consequences, but the innocent did not (McKelvey 220). […]
The Fullness of God – Ephesians 3
What fills us? What fills our cup, our days, our lives? What fills our souls, rejuvenating them for another day? When we are empty, where do we turn? When every door is closed, where do we look for direction? When anxieties threaten our minds, where do we run? Whether or […]