Skype Exorcisms – Embarrassing Religious News
Here's our top pick for embarrassing religious news this week: Meet the pastor who performs exorcisms over Skype Our Take: The problem isn't with the idea that there are demons or that exorcism is a biblical response to demonic oppression
Bible Basics 2: Meaning + Significance = Application
In the last installment of Bible Basics, we made the point that a passage means only what its A(a)uthor[1] intended it to mean. A right interpretation is one that matches up with what the A(a)uthor of the passage meant when
6 Ways to Affair-Proof Your Marriage
1. Don’t ever assume that your marriage is beyond risk. Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall (Pro 16:18) • Confidence should come from active vigilance/protection of the things most dear to you, not from the arrogant assumption that
Labor Day – Movie Discussion
I didn’t really know what to expect from Labor Day. Was it going to be suspenseful? Just how romantic was it going to be? Was I going to be annoyed because it was overly simplistic and because “love always wins”?
Labor Day – Quotes
Henry: I don’t think losing my father broke my mother’s heart, but rather losing love itself. Henry, about his “husband for a day” coupon book: I was too young to understand the part of “husband for a day” I couldn’t carry
4 Reasons Why We All Need Theology
“Theology” can be a scary word. Worse, some people think of “theology” as a negative thing, an academic, lifeless approach to God that can rip the soul out of our faith. Nothing could be further from the truth.Now, I’m not
Bible Basics 1 – Who Decides What the Bible Means
The goal of biblical interpretation is simple: to understand what God meant by each thing He said in the Bible. Here’s one of the most important things to keep in mind when interpreting the Bible: God is the one who
A Biblical View of Wealth (Video)
Dr. Craig A. Smith (Ph.D.) discusses three key principles about wealth from the Bible. This Weeks' Most Popular Resources: Legend of Hercules – Movie Discussion 7,121 views The Secret Life of Walter Mitty – Movie Discussion 6,337 views The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
I, Frankenstein – Quotes
Creature “Adam”: I was cast into being in the winter of 17??. .. A corpse stitched together with out a soul. Creature “Adam”: A life for a life. Creature “Adam”: I was immune to the cold; he was not. Creature “Adam”: I thought
I, Frankenstein – Movie Discussion
I know the critics have been hard on this one, but from the perspective of providing a lot of opportunity for meaningful, spiritual conversation—I, Frankenstein was actually fantastic! I, Frankenstein essentially picks up where the book left off. Frankenstein followed his creation out
Gimme Shelter – Quotes
Agnes ‘Apple’ Bailey: I’m getting out of here.Agnes ‘Apple’ Bailey: It’s Apple, remember? You gave the name to me.Agnes ‘Apple’ Bailey: Here’s what’s up. I need a place to stay for a little bit. I’m not asking you to feel
Gimme Shelter – Movie Discussion
There are some things that we should take the time to read or see or listen to, simply because they are important, because they broaden our awareness and heighten our sensitivity to our fellow human in some way. I won’t
4 Simple Truths Part 4 – The More You Read the Bible the Better You’ll Understand It
This principle is so basic I’m almost embarrassed to include it in the list, but it’s definitely one of those truths that nearly everyone seems to forget.Listen, communication takes work. This doesn’t apply only to communication between God and human
The Legend of Hercules – Quotes
Click here to read Shepherd Projects review/discussion of The Legend of Hercules! King Amphitryon: I took Argos for you. Queen Alcmene: For me? You took Argos for its gold. Queen Alcmene: War is but a chronicle of Greece, told in the tears of
Legend of Hercules – Movie Discussion
Greek Mythology never fails to provide a great springboard for discussion about faith, and this latest version of Hercules is no different. One can hardly help but draw some comparisons between Hercules, the offspring of both god (Zeus) and man