The Mystery of Christ
Jesus Christ is the heir and Son of God (Heb 1:2). He is the image of the invisible God, the physical vessel which contains the whole fullness of deity (Col 1:15; 2:9). Not only is He the image of God, but the “exact imprint” of His nature (Heb 1:3). Yet He is distinct from God…
On Scrapbooking
There are some who may find snipping photographs of people’s faces while listening to murder mysteries macabre. I find it therapeutic. Scrapbooking is a cross between journaling, graphic design, and carpentry. I’ve experimented with the first two and never the last due to my tumultuous relationship with splinters. There are fewer safety hazards associated with…
A Portrait
With her ramrod, unyielding posture that makes her broad frame seem taller than it is, Jean possesses the unusual capability of commanding immediate respect in others. She does not demand respect with her attitudes and airs, as some might, but her presence inspires a sense of deference and almost of fear. Possibly this is due…
Sleep Deprivation
During the day, our upstairs neighbors are radio silent. During the night, however, they are very lively, especially in the room directly above mine. Without fail, at 10:00 pm each night when I am teetering between sleep and consciousness, I am startled fully awake by the sound of the activities with which they occupy themselves.…
China, Pet Paradise
In China, dog moms and dads have taken pet ownership to another level. Chinese pets live in the lap of luxury, equipped with every possible amusement and amenity to make their lives more comfortable. For example, instead of cruelly demeaning dogs to the arduous task of walking the streets on all four paws, pet parents…
The Resurrection of a Murderer
Crime and Punishment is one of the most remarkable pieces of fiction ever written, perhaps due to the sheer weight of the topics Dostoyevsky deals with in the novel, contrasted with the subtlety and thoughtfulness with which he writes. The fabric of the book is woven from the very essence of the author’s thoughts and…
Captivity, Fragility, and Uniqueness: the Symbol of the Glass Menagerie in The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie, a thought-provoking play written in the 40s by American playwright Tennessee Williams, is a semi-autobiographical, “memory” play that concerns the Wingfields and the tension and drama that afflicts their family unit. There is infinite significance worked into the play by way of themes, characters, dialogue, and setting. Specifically, there is a wealth…
People Are Like Books
There was once a time when I was helping my sister plan a group Zoom call for some friends. I was eagerly suggesting that she think of some games for us to play with them, explaining that I thought a bit of structure would prevent the call from becoming one where we all just awkwardly…
An Ode to Potatoes
Potatoes are underrated. Think about it for a moment: potatoes have always been taken for granted and have never received the attention or appreciation that other foods have. If a potato was a person, it would be the forgotten middle child (don’t come at me, it’s just a stereotype). If it were at a red…
The Farmer and His Sons: In the Style of Charles Dickens
The farmer was soon to die; there was no doubt about it. Indeed, his sons knew it, the townspeople knew it, and he himself knew that neither the town doctor nor the prayers of the people could prevent the event from coming about. I, for one, know not what sort of ailment assailed him, but…
Isolation Needs
To some degree, the idea of being stranded on a desert island truly appeals to me. While some people might die of boredom or loneliness, I would enjoy the privacy, solitude, and peace that a few months alone on an island would provide me with. However, I am not ignorant of the many challenges I…
To See His Smile
for KING & COUNTRY’s version of the classic Christmas song, Little Drummer Boy, is by far my favorite rendition of the song. It’s difficult to explain why I love this particular version so much. The music itself is beautiful—the song begins with the infectious drum intro and the vocals are strong and filled with real…
Reasons why The Chosen is actually a great show
A disclaimer:I am a huge Chosen fan, and I have never claimed anything otherwise. I just want to make it clear that this article will be very biased as it comes from a person who has been following the show since late 2020, fanatically raves about it constantly, and tries to convince everyone on earth…
Raediance. 