Blog Posts

  • Holy Seduction: How Early Hollywood Hid Sensuality Behind Biblical and Historical Epics

    When we think of early Hollywood, images of glamorous stars, dramatic scores, and sweeping tales come to mind—but behind that golden curtain was a clever dance with censorship. During the early to mid-20th century, strict moral codes regulated what could and couldn’t be shown on the silver screen. But Hollywood, ever the innovator, found a…

  • Suffering Is The Soil Of Growth

    Whenever I feel the weight of deep suffering in my life—when the questions are louder than the answers and hope seems far—I try to imagine what it would have been like to live during the 400 years of Israelite bondage in Egypt. I picture the burning sun overhead, the endless days of grueling slave labor,…

  • Beards of the Reformers: A Modern Symbol of Christian Conviction

    Throughout history, the outward expressions of faith have often served as visible markers of deeper theological and cultural convictions. One such tradition, often overlooked, is the growing of beards among Reformed churchmen, a practice deeply rooted in the legacy of the Protestant Reformers—Martin Luther, John Calvin, and John Knox. These men, pillars of the Reformation,…

  • William of Orange and Why Protestants Wear Orange on St. Patrick’s Day

    Every year on March 17, people around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by donning green clothing, drinking Irish-themed beverages, and taking part in parades. However, there is another side to this cultural and religious observance that is often overlooked. Some Protestants, particularly in Northern Ireland and other parts of the world, wear orange instead…

  • The Interwoven Tapestry of Scripture and the Faithful Response of Zacchaeus

    Introduction: The Unity of Scripture The Bible is not a collection of isolated stories but an intricately woven tapestry where every verse, chapter, and book connects to the whole. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals His redemptive plan, showing His faithfulness, justice, and mercy throughout history. Scripture interprets Scripture—what is foreshadowed in the Old Testament…