There is an indescribable beauty inherent to the arts. With a stroke of a brush, faraway lands come near. A few keenly assembled literary words can stoke the imagination. But the art of music is unique. Its influence lies in its dual nature of sound and words. Melodies ensnare the…

Growing up, I was someone who always strove for perfection. I worked tirelessly to pursue the faultless execution of everything I did — and if I didn’t achieve this, I would berate myself internally. Unfortunately, this striving carried over into my relationship with God. I would try to read my…

In 2015, contemporary conversations concerning the theological distinctives of Christianity and Islam reached a boiling point. Various news outlets reported that a Wheaton College professor, a professed Christian, planned on wearing a hijab[1] during the Advent season in a show of solidarity with Muslims. This came on the heels of…

It was a typical, boring weekday spent scrolling through YouTube when I found it. I wasn’t looking for it, but there it was. A trailer for a movie I’d heard was in production but delayed due to the pandemic, starring a longtime favorite actor of mine, was finally here. As…

An Everyday Theology Blog Choice is fundamental to the popularity of buffets. Many people enjoy these restaurants because of the ability to mix and match their favorite foods at their discretion. The notion of Karma has taken on a similar modern role as some seek to blend this Eastern religious…

The consistency of God’s character (“nature” may be better) is often challenged. Despite the litany of bible (When referring to THE Bible, it is capitalized — this is true throughout the document) verses that speak to His unchanging persona, many people assert that there is a considerable difference between the…

How do you respond to situations that feel impossible? Perhaps, it’s easy to think through all the possible scenarios and worry about every potential outcome. Or maybe it’s easier to take charge and seek control over these circumstances. …

When was the last time you stepped into a situation where it would’ve been helpful to know in advance what you were in for? My wife and I were in this situation recently. We had joined a new gym and wanted to go to a class together to reduce stress…

Politics. Love them or hate them; they are a part of our everyday life, and we just can’t seem to avoid. …