Tag Archives: desire

Tell Me What You’re Living For. No, Really.

Sep
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In my Internet travels, I come across many a God-revering individual who doesn’t believe in a bodily resurrection. That is, most of these folks do not believe in any kind of a conscious afterlife. I can’t help but think that people who are just fine with a few decades of human frailty and struggle before lights out, must have a freaking great Disney Life. Even at its best, life is full of hardships (in my experience). Is there any real evidence of of an afterlife or is that just wishful thinking? Come find out…

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The Lie in Religious Self-Denial

Mar
 9
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The call of the average Christian life is all about giving up and sacrificing one’s desires—often times our greatest desires and passions—to a bitter death on a cross with Jesus. It’s really pretty depressing, the thought of giving up what you love most…forever. It’s easy to see why so many Christians feel more like victims instead of victors. This used to be my story…

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Long Live the Egyptian Revolution!

Sep
 8
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This past January, a national revolution took place in literal Egypt. It was spearheaded and organized via a few young people and a Facebook account. Imagine a corrupt ruler overthrown and a whole country changed in a couple of weeks, all from information sharing on the Internet! Could this be a significant declaration in our day, announcing the move of the hand of God to further free us from our bonds of slavery? Read more…

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Anatomy of Desire

Jul
 51
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Food and sex. Now that I got your attention…I spend a lot of time thinking what drives people, especially since I’ve personally been driven by cycles of addiction at times in my life. I spend a lot of time thinking about why people want to consume so deeply, when in the end, they end up being the one consumed…

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A Story From the Sea

Mar
 4
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Walking along the beach, my husband and I came to a pier. A pier is a happenin’ place for every beach-lovers appetite. There’s a place for the serious fishermen, the spectating diners, the thrill-seeking surfers, the beach enjoyers, and even the occasional curious (or hungry) shark. Find out what the beach dwellers taught me about my faith.

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Get in on The Story: From Eternity to Here

Jun
 7

Do you ever wonder why people are smitten by STORY? Humans are genetically coded to love a story. It runs in our blood. That's why you'll love this amazing new bestselling book by Frank Viola. It's like a heavenly love affair between two covers. Check it out! It's da bomb…

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