I am not related to Jim Elliot…(I wish I was) and why Jesus probably doesn’t want you in yet another Bible Study

Hear me out…. I just got done reading the story of Jim Elliot, I found these two great quotes while reading his biography called “Shadow of the Almighty.” Those whimpering Stateside young people will wake up on the Day of Judgment condemned to worse fates than these demon-fearing Indians, because, having a Bible, they were [...]

Judgement Day…May 21, 2011?

If you live in Stockton or California you have probably  seen the billboards, the RV, or the people on the sidewalks with signs saying the Judgment day is May 21, 2011. One of these billboards was erected next to our church in Stockton, basically stating that our church agreed with this outrageous statement. And it [...]

Christians don’t know religion…but Athesits do

The Pew Research Center recently conducted a survey, asking Americans questions about different religions, the 32 question test was taken by people from all faiths (and non-faiths) about different religions. The test was mainly focused on Jedeo-Christian views. Here are the results: One one hand  I am shocked at the results, how atheists scored highest, [...]

Tradition vs. Truth? Which side are you on?

First off, sorry to everyone who reads, I have been very busy, but I am going to be getting back to the swing of things, so be checking back soon! I digress… I recently had a long conversation with a friend of mine. We began talking about Church, more specifically the Modern Church. I had just [...]

Jesus doesn’t want to be your friend….

When I became a Christian at the age of 17. I started youth group then and church a little later. My whole time in the youth group, when people would try to tell me how to pray, or the relationship I should have with Jesus they would say, “Have Jesus as your best friend.” or [...]

is capitalism Biblical, or are we just socialists?

So first off, I apologize to all my readers…all three of you… I haven’t posted anything recently. Rest assured that this isn’t because I am not learning anything new. This phenomenon is because I have spent the past few months over blogging in general. I also have been trying to journal more, it is a practice I [...]

Obama’s Acceptance Speech….30,000 New Tropops…And a Nobel Peace Prize

Well, today I heard President Obama’s acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace prize.   First off does anyone see the irony of anyone receiving the Nobel Peace Prize who just deployed 30,000 troops. I think I remember a guy named Caesar who proclaimed Peace through Victory….Humm….History does repeat itself doesn’t it. Second, I really want [...]

Which View of Jesus?

I came across these two photos of Jesus. Both Very Different. I want your feedback. Which one of these do you believe is more accurate?   You can find the first one here Jesus is shown here with a slew of People. He is holding the constitution which the painter called God-inspired. Find it  here Or [...]

Why Emergents hate Evangelicals, why Evangelicals hate Emergents, and why they’re both wrong….’cause you know I have all the answers

  There has been a lot of confusion between emergent and Evangelical in the past few months, well the past few years. But I have really seen it in the past few months. A lot of misunderstanding and almost hatred, so I am going to state why that is wrong and what side I take… [...]

My Latest Ideas…Life, love and discipline.

So its been a little while since I have written anything. No, its not because I have run out of ideas, or insight, but rather because I have been pretty busy….getting married is serious business. Here are some of the things I have been learning over the past few months.   I have finished up [...]

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