Psalm 88: Darkness is My Closest Friend
This post will conclude my commentary on Psalm 88. In the previous posts, I discussed the psalmist’s description of his suffering, his reproach, and his… Read More »Psalm 88: Darkness is My Closest Friend
Faith
Psalm 88: It’s Okay to Question God
The Bible is full of passages speaking to the greatness of God; so much so that mainstream Christianity believes God is perfectly moral. But is… Read More »Psalm 88: It’s Okay to Question God
Halloween: Faith and Horror
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. Since probably middle school, I have been a devoted fan of the horror genre. Going back… Read More »Halloween: Faith and Horror
From the Heart: Happy Birthday, Mom
Just another moment in your eyesI’ll see you in another lifeIn Heaven!Where we never say goodbye!Now that it’s overI just want to hold herI’d give… Read More »From the Heart: Happy Birthday, Mom
Rationalization versus Love: Galatians 6:2
In my previous post, I discussed the reassurance of the words “the pain is only temporary.” These words certainly hold up in times of suffering,… Read More »Rationalization versus Love: Galatians 6:2
The Pain is Only Temporary: Suffering to Glory
I think at one point or another, we have all been given this reassuring hope. “The pain is only temporary.” In many ways, this hopeful… Read More »The Pain is Only Temporary: Suffering to Glory
Dust in the Wind: The Meaningfulness of Animals
The problem of suffering. When you read those previous words, I can almost guarantee you reflected on a period in your life or the life… Read More »Dust in the Wind: The Meaningfulness of Animals
The Amos Project: Set Apart for Punishment
There are three easily identifiable sections in the book of Amos: the first being the oracles against the nations, the second marked as a critique… Read More »The Amos Project: Set Apart for Punishment
Set Apart: What is Your Calling?
What… is your name? What… is your quest? What… is the capital of Assyria?! In case you are wondering, I just cited from my all-time… Read More »Set Apart: What is Your Calling?
Suffering Because You Are a Bad Person?
One of the most common misconceptions in Christianity is that people suffer because they have sinned. While we do find evidence of this view in… Read More »Suffering Because You Are a Bad Person?