The Amanda Read Column “I’m Going to be Betrothed!”
“I’m Going to be Betrothed!”
When will you get married? Somebody needs to answer the question for the romantically absorbed singles! “I’m going to be betrothed,” I said in one way or another, with complete confidence overshadowing my ten year old social consciousness. Rachel, who was three years my junior, looked at me in utter horror. My peers laughed in disbelief. We had just been on the repetitive subject of boyfriends, and they once again pleaded for...
Devotionals Empty or Full, I Will Rejoice!
Empty or Full, I Will Rejoice!
Good morning, Lord Jesus. I offer You the first fruits of my first thoughts this new day. You deserve my first, You deserve my best, You deserve my all. … “Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on the vines; though the produce of the olive fails and the fields yield no food;...
Biblical Man and Womanhood Age of Ease
Age of Ease
We live in an age of unparalleled ease. Need something to eat? Just call up the nearest Pizza delivery service. Need to get somewhere? Don’t bother pulling out the map, just tell your GPS where to direct you. If you’re tired of the current TV channel, a push of a button will take care of...
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Empty or Full, I Will Rejoice!
Empty or Full, I Will R...
Good morning, Lord Jesus. I offer You the first fruits of my first thoughts this new day. You deserve my first, You deserve my best, You deserve my all. … “Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on the vines;...
The Clash of Civilizations at Ground Zero
The Clash of Civilizati...
In recent news, there has been an uproar over plans formed by a group of radical Muslims – specifically to build a Mosque, Islamic Cultural Center, or some other immense structure at Ground Zero. There tends to be an immense...
Bradley Hathaway – A Thousand Angry Panthers
Bradley Hathaway –...
Chances are you’ve never heard of Bradley Hathaway. The poet-turned-singer has garnered some positive reviews in the indie world, but not much else. Yet, if he keeps releasing EPs like his newest, A Thousand Angry Panthers,...
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Empty or Full, I Will Rejoice!

Empty or Full, I Will Rejoice!
Good morning, Lord Jesus. I offer You the first fruits of my first thoughts this new day. You deserve my first, You deserve my best, You deserve my all. … “Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on the vines; though the produce of the olive fails and the fields yield no food; though the flock is cut off from the fold and there is no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in...

The Clash of Civilizations at Ground Zero

The Clash of Civilizations at Ground Zero
In recent news, there has been an uproar over plans formed by a group of radical Muslims – specifically to build a Mosque, Islamic Cultural Center, or some other immense structure at Ground Zero. There tends to be an immense lack of understanding of the reasons why the jihadists desire to build this monstrosity. Before any objections are made to my characterization so far, I am well aware that...

Bradley Hathaway – A Thousand Angry Panthers

Bradley Hathaway – A Thousand Angry Panthers
Chances are you’ve never heard of Bradley Hathaway. The poet-turned-singer has garnered some positive reviews in the indie world, but not much else. Yet, if he keeps releasing EPs like his newest, A Thousand Angry Panthers, it certainly won’t be long until he gets some significant recognition. A Thousand Angry Panthers is a short but deep musical journey. The instrumentation is minimalistic,...

Refuge From The Storm

Refuge From The Storm
Good morning, Lord Jesus. Be high and lifted up—in my thoughts and heart, in my actions and words, throughout the moments of my day. … “Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in You my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge, until the destroying storms pass by. I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. He will send from heaven and...

Age of Ease

Age of Ease
We live in an age of unparalleled ease. Need something to eat? Just call up the nearest Pizza delivery service. Need to get somewhere? Don’t bother pulling out the map, just tell your GPS where to direct you. If you’re tired of the current TV channel, a push of a button will take care of that problem – you don’t even have to leave the couch. Whenever you’re home alone,...