Jerks Of The Bible Series | Entry #7: Herodias

Herodias with johns head

Herodias Mark 6:22-24 described a story about a relatively unknown person in the Bible, Herodias, the wife of Herod. Herodias makes the list of Jerks as #7 for having a vicious lust for power and vengeance. Why She’s a Jerk Adultery for the purpose of being married to the king and not the king’s half … Read more

Why Youth Ministry Needs To Stop Being Treated As An Expendable Ministry

abandoned church

Most churches today consider youth ministry an optional ministry. This is because youth do not contribute to the church budget. They are needy. They are messy. They are expensive. It’s natural that the main focus is on adult ministry. They pay the bills and they too need shepherding and guidance. Children are our future, both … Read more

Umpqua (UCC) Shooter Singled Out Christians: “You are about to see your God.”

Anastasia Boylan

As information comes out about the shooting from the survivors it seems as though this attack was targeted at a specific demographic. One victim, Anastasia Boylan, who survived by playing dead from being shot, reported that the gunman asked the Christian’s to stand up. When he entered the room he () shot the teacher in point … Read more

Why Did Pope Francis Meet With Kim Davis?

pope francis and kim davis

In the news, both Pope Francis and Kim Davis have been making waves in the opposite direction. Kim Davis being cheered as the Conservative Christian champion and Pope Francis as the “Liberal” Christian champion. However, most liberals don’t really regard the Pope as liberal. Never-the-less, it has happened that the Pope had a private meeting … Read more

What Is The Eye Of The Needle (Matthew 19:23-24 / Mark 10:25)?

Eye of the Needle Camel

TLDR Video Summary Most of us know the passage in Matthew 19:23-24, Mark 10:25, and Luke 18:23-24, where Jesus gives us the famous eye of the needle illustration. It’s the one passage that confounds the prosperity gospel preachers. “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again … Read more