Understanding History and God’s Design for Unity and Diversity Introduction Have you ever wondered whether the major events that shaped the Americas—the European conquest and the idea of Manifest Destiny—fit into what God originally wanted for people? When we look at history through the lens of simple Bible teachings, especially a verse like Acts 17:26, the answer becomes clearer: much…
Reflections on Promises, History, and Our National Direction Have you ever heard someone say, “America made a covenant with God”? It’s an idea that’s popped up in conversations and history books for generations, especially when people talk about the nation’s founding. But what does that actually mean? And does it line up with how covenants work in the Bible? Let’s…
Understanding Our World Through History’s Deepest Turning Points Introduction: Why the Conquest of the Americas Still Matters When you look around at the world—its languages, cultures, religions, and even the big divides between rich and poor—you’re seeing the ongoing effects of events that took place more than 500 years ago. It all started when Europeans set foot on the continents…
Why We Need Reckoning, Repentance, Reconciliation, and Reformation After Generational Wrongs A Simple Explanation of Healing After Long-Lasting Conflicts For many families, communities, and even entire nations, the past is not just something that sits in history books. It lives with us, shaping the way we see each other, the choices we make, and the way we treat those around…
Have you ever looked around and quietly asked yourself, “What is really happening in America and around the world?” I know I have. In 2023, that question sat heavy on my heart. I found myself looking at the confusion, anger, fear, and division around us and wondering how we got here. Maybe you have felt that too. Some days, it…
Understanding What the Bible Says About Humanity and How It Was Misused in History “ From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.” (Acts 17:26) When we read Acts 17:26, it tells us something powerful: “God made from one…
Breaking Down the Myth of Divine Right and American Expansion When most people hear the term “Manifest Destiny,” they might think of brave pioneers, wagons rolling west, or the idea that America was “meant” to stretch from coast to coast. But what does this phrase really mean, and where did it come from? Let’s break down this complicated and controversial…
Reflections on Acts 17:26, 1 Corinthians 13:12, and the Struggles We Share Sometimes, life feels like trying to solve a puzzle with a few missing pieces. We see problems everywhere—arguments between people, unfairness, loneliness—and it can seem impossible to make sense of it all. But what if a big part of the confusion comes from missing the point of why…
A Layman’s Guide to Ethnocentrism and Why It Matters What Is Ethnocentrism? Imagine this: you travel to a faraway country and suddenly find yourself surrounded by customs and traditions you’ve never seen before. Maybe people greet each other with a bow instead of a handshake, eat foods that look unfamiliar, or celebrate holidays you’ve never heard of. Your natural instinct…
