By Joel Hess - John R. Cash on why your pastor wears black. Yeah, there is more to add to the theology here, but you can argue with Mr. Cash when you see him on that glorious day. Well, you wonder why I always dress in black, Why you never see bright colors on my … Continue reading Why Your Pastor Wears Black
By Cindy Koch - When it comes to her child, a mother isn’t afraid of much. Without thinking, she will run into disaster to save her little one. She will seek out the answer and remedy when her baby is sick. She will go to great lengths to make sure her child is safe and … Continue reading The Evil Mother Inside
By Paul Koch - I think you could write an incredible book that simply explores the theme of what it is to be shepherded by God. Think about it, wouldn’t that be a great read? A systematic unpacking of how our Lord has cared for His people throughout history. Over and again He has called … Continue reading Being Shepherded
By Tim Winterstein - Some things are too horrific to face straight on. You have to shield your eyes, take a side glance, observe from an oblique angle. One of the feature-length documentaries screening at this year's Newport Beach Film Festival is Forever 'B' (now called Abducted in Plain Sight), and its story is almost … Continue reading Idaho Horror Story
By Bob Hiller - How would you respond if I told you that you are a sheep? My guess is that your initial response would not be positive. In fact, when we call someone a sheep in our day, we usually mean they are weak—a follower. They blindly follow a leader with no thought or … Continue reading Stop Picking on the Sheep
By Paul Koch – The smorgasbord that is American Christianity is a plethora of material for running jokes and cultural commentary. Not only is there a conflict between people of the Christian faith and those outside the Church, but there is also an ongoing conflict within Christianity. The Baptists are pretty sure that the Catholics are going to hell, … Continue reading Learnign to Not Love the Church
By Hillary Asbury - The catacombs of Rome are a vast, labyrinthine network of passageways. They are cavernous: dark, cold, bleak, and eerie. Death lingers there. In the stillness and quiet of the depths, you can feel it. Long after the tombs fell into disuse, forgotten for centuries, they still whisper of finality… as though … Continue reading Art Underground
