The 2016 Presidential election was one of the most divisive contests in history. Millions of Americans considered both major party candidates to be flawed and unpopular, albeit for different reasons. However, in times like this, I choose to step back and remind myself of the ultimate leader: Jesus Christ. One of the most…
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The Way Forward
It’s painful to admit, but we are a divided nation: Democrats vs. Republicans, white vs. black, citizens vs. immigrants, educated vs. less-educated, men vs. women, rich vs. poor, etc. The problem (as I see it) is we tend to define ourselves and others through division or difference. Many people tend to think, “I am not…
Your will be done
At our church we’re studying Jesus’ model prayer known as the “Lord’s prayer” (Matthew 6:9—13). Perhaps the most challenging phrase in this prayer is “your will be done.” Here’s the problem: it seems God’s will is simultaneously clear and unclear to Christians. We know part of God’s will through the Bible. The Ten Commandments are…
Fallen People, Faithful God
Imagine the first time you fly a plane, your life’s in mortal danger. That’s exactly what happened to 81-year-old Robert Kupferschmid. The Desert News (Utah) reported that on June 17, 1998, Robert and his 52-year-old pilot friend Wesley Sickle were flying a Cessna 172 from Indianapolis to Muncie, Indiana. Tragically, midflight, Wesley had a heart…
Our Great Mission
During February school break, the Hoffman family traveled to Washington, D.C. There were many highlights including visiting the top of the Washington Monument and touring the White House. But one of the coolest moments was seeing the space shuttle Discovery, housed at the Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles International Airport, as part of the Smithsonian’s National…