Have you ever wondered why the religious history of the world has been dominated by polytheism? In fact, some sociologists believe that polytheism was the first manifestation of the religious inclinations of mankind. I would argue, however, that monotheism came first and was later transformed into polytheism. Why? Because monotheism is hard, and polytheism is easy.
The original sin…..
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death…..
I have always loved the sea. I remember making my way down to Huntington Beach many times during my residency when my stress level began to rise. I would just stand on the shoreline and stare out at the vast ocean beyond and watch my worries and cares recede with each subsequent wave. It is really quite…..
How does an unfaithful spouse make amends to a partner and reestablish trust when an enormous wall of anger, resentment, and suspicion has been built up? He or she could begin with gifts and acts of service, a good start perhaps, but in the end, they would merely be external acts that may or may not signal a change of…..