21 Years by TobyMac is filled with transparency, honesty and hope of the promised life to come in Christ. I can’t get enough of this song, after listening to it a dozen times I finally took the time to read the lyrics. I needed to feel it before I could analyze it. There are so … More Just Across the Jordan
The stirring of a story that would become The Last Day of Regret. Looking back on this year and what occurred; one milestone moment in my life was publishing my first book. A 10-month process came to fruition in mid-April. I received my first box of freshly printed copies of my long awaited memoir and … More Scars & Pink Hearts
(This is about one song that appears in the movie. One can infer the meaning of this song from any trailer that has shown.) You can find the lyrics of “Show Yourself” as sung by Idina Menzel here! A Truth Frozen in Time The classic truth that was started in the first movie, and continues … More Show Yourself: Truth Frozen in Time
Kanye west has been wading through Hollywood and the media for almost two decades and has learned a thing or two. I don’t think he is making his decisions on a whim or one single experience. He stands for several things as a black male artists and it seems that his family of four children … More Kanye West: Don’t Shoot the Messenger
I recently came across a cartoon with a quote about something Jesus might have said to people. “The difference between you and me is that you use scripture to define love, I use love to define scripture.” You can view it here! It sounds amazing because the focus of love is our culture’s top attribute. … More God is love, but what is love? (Que the music)
Sometimes we confuse loving God first, with loving the church, and in order to love God we sacrifice our family for the church. This is not biblical and a root problem for young men in ministry today. If you are a young pastor, quit your job before you quit your life. Stop hiding behind church, … More Young Pastors…Put Your Family Before the Church!
I tend to look at my life in terms of good and bad, or anxiety ridden or less than usual anxiety. I’m an Enneagram 1 and have been for many many years now. I know that not everyone has a voice in their head that is constantly criticizing themselves, but I know everyone has an … More Time Stand Still
I’m not the best at this sport, but it is essential to try on any mission trip or cross culture experience. … More I’m Sure Jesus Would Play Futball…Paul Definitely.
Four arguments used for abortion by Christians, and how Christians should respond. … More Jesus never had an abortion!
Why? Why the plague of the firstborn son? I watched this movie with my children a few weekends ago and it still puzzled me. … More A Third Passover?
Matthew J Diaz 