For the audio version of this post, click here. Gratitude vs. Greed What do you do when you open a present and it’s not what you wanted? What’s the right way to respond—the godly way? What’s the wrong way to respond? Would it be fair to say the right response is...
Chapter 17 Meanings The Banquet Halls The banquet halls stand for individual churches, and the weekly meals represent Sunday worship services where teachers and preachers “serve up” God’s grace to the people like table waiters. This is why I depicted church leaders as...
Chapter 11 Meanings Being Taken Watson’s face goes white at the news that his dear sister has been “taken.” Being taken by the little ones represents becoming captive to sin. Paul refers to our former life as unbelievers as the time when we were slaves to sin (Romans...
Where have all the great heroes gone? Hero stories are out of fashion these days, and there’s a reason. For centuries, storytellers have spun tails of inspiring heroes who achieve great things. They were men and women of integrity, strength, valor, selflessness,...
This is the discussion page for chapters 3-4 of the novel, Escape from Paradise.WARNING: Lots of spoilers. It is recommended you finish the novel before joining the discussion if you are planning on reading the book. If you are not planning on reading it, you are...
Be Satisfied with Nothing Less The “desert” is the place where joy has dried up. The solution to the desert is the presence of God. God’s presence is the source of blessing and joy. “Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk...
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