What the Bible Teaches About Trusting Our Hearts When it comes to understanding ourselves, the Bible has a lot to say—especially about our hearts, or in today’s words, our thoughts and feelings. The ancient writers knew that the human heart can be tricky; sometimes, it even fools us. Why Can’t We Always Trust Our Hearts? Let’s face it: we’ve all…
Understanding What We Ignore and Why It Matters Let’s put it simply: Sometimes the biggest problems in our society are the things we’re not willing to talk about. Imagine a house with a locked room. You can pretend it’s not there, but you’ll never truly feel at home until you open the door and see what’s inside. What Are “The…
Why History Repeats Itself—and How We Can Break Old Patterns Have you ever caught yourself in the middle of a mistake and thought, “Why am I doing this again?” Maybe you promised yourself you wouldn’t procrastinate on that big project, or you’d avoid that argument with a friend. Yet, somehow, the cycle repeats. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.…
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…
How History Repeats Itself in Beliefs and Politics Sometimes, to really understand what’s happening in today’s world, it helps to look back at history and see the patterns that repeat themselves. By comparing the Spanish conquest of the Americas centuries ago to certain modern political movements—like conservative rights beliefs and Christian nationalism—we can learn a lot about how people justify…
Breaking Down the Religious and Moral Reasons Behind the Spanish Conquest — In Everyday Language Have you ever wondered why the Spanish, when they landed in the Americas centuries ago, thought it was okay to take over entire societies? It turns out, the answer isn’t just about gold or glory. According to the historian and philosopher Tzvetan Todorov, the Spanish…
Why the Merging of Faith and National Identity Demands Honest Conversation in the Church As a Christian minister, a writer, and a blogger, I have devoted my life to exploring what it truly means to follow Jesus—digging into the riches of faith, grace, mercy, justice, and the ongoing journey of living as a believer in an ever-changing world. In these…
Understanding Yesterday to Make a Better Tomorrow History isn’t just a collection of old stories or distant events; it’s a mirror that helps us see ourselves more clearly. One powerful example comes from a book called The Conquest of America by Tzvetan Todorov. Instead of just retelling the story of European explorers coming to America, Todorov digs deeper and asks:…
Lessons from History for Today’s World In Tzvetan Todorov’s seminal work, The Conquest of America, we are compelled to confront the troubling legacy of pride and domination that permeated the encounter between European conquistadors and the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Todorov does not simply recount the events of conquest; rather, he illuminates the underlying mindset—one characterized by a profound…
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