[I originally gave this talk in chapel service for kids ranging from kindergarten to 8th grade.] Joy is so much more than happiness. Happiness is no homework one night. Or when the teacher lets you go outside for the class period. Or when you get an extra helping of...
We all know the fruits of the Spirit. At least, those who have some familiarity with the church have probably heard about the fruits of the Spirit. Maybe you even know a song or two! The idea is that if you are someone with the Spirit then there are certain...
There’s been a lot of buzz since former President Donald Trump was booted from Twitter, and then Facebook. Interestingly, I saw this particular event become a tipping point for Christians to complain about Christian censorship–even though the censorship of...
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com [Original Post: Jan. 1, 2020] For their New Year’s resolution, a lot of people make the optimistic goal to read the Bible more or to read the whole Bible in a year. I’m all on board with these goals, but I know,...
I had to think REALLY hard about books I’ve read in 2020. Because the first half of this year seems like twenty years ago. However, I managed to remember a few reads. I now commend these books to you. They are in no particular order. [Also, follow me on...
I don’t share a lot of my fiction. The following story has been rejected by a publication or two, and instead of submitting it somewhere else, I’ve decided to just post it below. I love scholarly work and thought-provoking blog posts, but my first love has...
The following is the text of a sermon I gave to college students recently. But it’s important for everyone to hear. Photo by Thiago Matos on Pexels.com The Gospel of Luke, 14:25-26 – 25 Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to...
People have opinions. Nowadays, you can find ALL THOSE OPINIONS on any social media platform you choose to join. And then there’s almost as much opinions about social media itself. Trust me, I’m a fan of social media. But even I’m not blind to the filth, garbage,...
Our present age has brought many new and exciting developments, yet it has certainly changed the way we act, behave, and think. Thanks to information overload and the fact that religion is no longer a default setting for people, doubt is more common for Christians....
I received the following book for free from Kregal Publications in exchange for an honest review. Without further to do, here’s my honest review of the faith-informed thriller Cross Shadow! Jumping in On Book Two I knew this was a sequel, but I jumped in anyway....
Jake Doberenz is an eclectic creator with multiple passions. Jake takes a creative, out-of-the-box approach to communicating the Christian faith in the 21st century.
