Exegetical Study of Amos 9:1-15 [The Destruction and Restoration of Israel]

Prophet Amos, old Russian Orthodox icon

Amos 9:1-15 (NRSV) Note: All quoted passages in paper will be from the NASB 1a I saw the Lord standing beside the altar, and he said: 1b Strike the capitals until the thresholds shake, and shatter them on the heads of all the people; 1c and those who are left I will kill with the … Read more

Where Did The Amish and Mennonites Come From?

mennonite buggy and horse

If you clicked on this article it is probably true that you have seen the Amish at some point but might be unsure how they got here. Or perhaps you might be wondering why they come here since they have such a unique way of life. Below is a short introduction about how the Amish and … Read more

Was Mary A perpetual Virgin?

Perpetual Virgin Mary

When I typed in the title of my post into Google to see what answers would come up, I was surprised to find that reputable, academic affiliated, Catholic sites were still espousing the idea that Mary was a perpetual virgin. It should be no surprise that traditional Catholic sites still push this theology. Below we … Read more

My Pain Has Purpose

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Can we really say there’s purpose to our pain? Chronic illness affects people in many ways. It’s a battle that is not ours to fight. My time line of life consists of ups and downs with various battles I have experienced throughout. Most recently I started to connect the physical and emotional pain I’ve encountered … Read more