Author: Sparky

The Culture War Is Not a Christian War

Today, I saw a woman on social media scream “Wonder Woman is NOT an icon for the gays!” While her form of communication was a little more antagonistic, I am reminded of how I’ve heard similar statements coming from Christians on many things: Disney’s affirmation through works like Lightyear...
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Revival – Returning to Life

A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—were ritually unclean, yet they had eaten the Passover contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah had interceded for them, saying, “May the good Lord provide atonement on behalf of whoever sets his whole heart on seeking God,...
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The Art of No Opinion

Stop Wasting Energy Where Our Thoughts Are Not Needed nor Wanted Let me clarify something upfront: I’m not talking about saying, “No opinion,” because you don’t want to put yourself out as a target or avoiding legal repercussions. I mean truly learning how to not form an opinion. We are...
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How do we heal now? (I only know the first two steps.)

Now that Chauvin and the other officers involved in Floyd’s murder have been arrested, I see many people trying to figure out “What do we do now – if anything?” Demanding an individual guilty of a heinous act is one thing, but changing systems? Many, understandably ask if the...
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American Christians Must Change How We Share Our Faith

The Problem Christians in America, we are ruining our witness in our pride. In my adult life, I have met very, very few people hostile to the Christian faith – even among the non-believers who say they do hate the Christian faith. Instead, what I have run into repeatedly...
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How to See Others as Christ Sees Them in Polarizing Times

As America becomes more polarized, the Church finds itself torn between two ideals that it seems are getting harder to hold on to simultaneously: unconditionally loving people like Christ and standing for God’s Truth. However, I hesitate to say we are becoming less of a “Christian nation” – namely...
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Why Your Writing Should NOT Be “Character Driven”

Ask any writer, what makes them stand apart from other writers, and you will almost certainly hear “my stories are character driven.” It was something I also used to say (you may even find old pieces where I say it floating around on this site). But let’s think about...
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Audiobook for Truth Unearthed Now in Production

I am very happy to announce that the that production has started for the Truth Unearthed audiobook. Currently, we are scheduled to be finished by July 7. If any delays arise, I will be sure to post them in the comments below. As a celebration for this upcoming milestone,...
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