There are all kinds of definitions of the word love. The challenge is to make sure we are communicating accurately when we use the word. In our culture we use the word “love” most often when we are pleased with someone or something. We might say “I loved this book,”
AUTHOR’S NOTE: The classic 1942 Screwtape Letters book by C.S. Lewis was the product of a different age and Lewis’ unique religious perspective. The Screwtape “Text Messages” uses the same literary approach of an arch demon instructing his apprentice. But they also consider the mind-bending consequences of how artificial intelligence
The story of the very first man and the first woman includes a declaration by the Lord that “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him” (Genesis 2:18). We are made in the image of God, and yet it
Completing the Bible: Insights from 1-3 John and Revelation In this reflective episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball explore the profound journey through the Bible, culminating with the study of 1-3 John and Revelation. They dive into John’s writings, emphasizing themes of fellowship, love, and
With Christmas coming, I have been contemplating gifts, and I realize that not one of my favorite gifts came from a store. That is not to say that I haven’t received astounding, thoughtful gifts over the years, but in memory, what jumps out to me are not the things that
The details of their analyses vary, but a number of commentators have recently come to the same conclusion: Catholic theology finds itself in a profoundly challenging moment. In his 2021 essay, “The Crisis in Catholic Theology,” Grant Kaplan reflects from his position at a large Catholic university on the “gravitational pull