When the Present Meets the Future It’s almost been two months since I began living and working in the nation’s capital. It’s been an interesting experience. While the theme of my 2018 trip to Germany was about spiritual solitude and drawing close to Christ, the theme of this trip seems […]
No Ordinary Meal
No Ordinary Meal A few weeks ago, my friend Ricardo and I grabbed lunch at a local restaurant. As co-workers, we’ve become good friends over the years. Being a Cuban refugee, he always has an interesting take on life. I’m always inspired by his stories, his love and nearness to […]
Two Thoughts on the Problem of Evil
Two Thoughts on the Problem of Evil Perhaps you’ve heard this argument before… “If God is omnipotent (all powerful), sovereign (fully in control), and infinitely loving, why does He allow evil and suffering to exist in the world?” Those familiar will recognize it as the Problem of Evil. First posed […]
Part IV: Drinking from the Source
Part IV: Drinking from the Source In the mid-1800’s, European invasion and colonization of Africa led to a time of significant discovery of the continent’s unexplored interior. Adventurers and missionaries alike pressed deeper into the lush green jungles for enterprise, evangelism, fame, and adventure. These explorers included the likes of […]
Part II: Ghost in the Machine
Part II: Ghost in the Machine In the previous post we talked about the real cost of following Jesus Christ. I admit it was a harsh post. It was meant to be. It’s important to know that following Jesus will not always be a walk in the park. Christ demands […]
Part I: Into the Fray
Part I: Into the Fray Embrace the cost. Welcome to the war. Oh Sleeper, Decimation and Burial Christianity is simple. But it’s also a call to extreme commitment and personal cost. Our decision to follow Christ is an act of war against the systems of this world opposed to Him […]