A Simple Explanation of a Complex Cycle We often hear the phrase “sin breeds more sin,” but what does that mean? At its core, the idea is simple: when we commit a wrong, it can lead to more wrongs. It’s like dropping a small pebble into a pond. That one drop creates ripples that spread wider and wider. Generative sin…
Taking Ownership, Missing Opportunities, and the Wisdom of Admitting Mistakes Let’s be honest: we’ve all made excuses. Whether you’re a politician explaining away a tough choice, a leader sidestepping criticism, or just an ordinary person running late to work, making excuses is part of being human. Sometimes it’s almost automatic—we want to avoid blame, dodge a difficult task, or simply…
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…
Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! (Romans 5:9) Wrath, Righteousness and Justification A holy God, a good God, cannot be true to himself and tolerate the presence of evil in his creation forever. God hates sin and it’s consequences and the oppression it brings upon…
