I would describe the book of Hebrews in the New Testament as a direct from God on how believers are to walk by faith and not by sight. Throughout this 13 chapter book, the author encourages believers to persevere in faith in difficult trials because in the end, God will come through for his people. …
Category: Faith
I Could Really Use Your Help, You Know!
I am presenting a paper on reconciliation at a conference in a few short weeks where I could use some personal stories and statistics. In the paper, I argue that racism, sexism and other forms of societal injustices have had an adverse impact of people's faith. Specifically, I contend that a history of oppression, exploitation …
Thoughts from an Over-the-top Idealist
We all know that the unemployment rate in our country is quite high - 8.5% as of December 2011. However, what most of us don't realize is that it is grossly inadequate as it fails to take into consideration the long-term unemployed and the underemployed as millions of Americans are only able to find part-time …
Seeing 20/20
I have horrible eyesight, as a matter of fact I always have. And it seems like the older I get, and the more I stare at computer screens all day long, the worse it gets. Usually I get my eyes checked out every two years or so, more so out of routine than out of …
When God Sings
“The LORD your God is in your midst, a victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.” Zephaniah 3.17 In times of grief, anxiety, and despair, this verse in Zephaniah has often been a comfort to me. It …
Why Resolutions Don’t Work
As another year draws to a close, my natural inclination is to make a long list of things that I want to change about myself or things that I want to accomplish in the new year. I want to lose a pound, or two (or three or four), stop hitting the snooze button on my …
Ebony Johanna 