by Erika VanHaitsma | Jun 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
It is a difficult time and place in which we live. Although, truthfully, if you study history there’s never really an easy time and place to live. Each age and season has its difficulties and struggles through which the Church has to carefully walk. So, how is...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Jun 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
“The Christians were seen as religious fanatics, self-righteous outsiders, arrogant innovators, who thought that only their beliefs were true.”* Sound familiar? Ever heard of Christians today accused of this? Actually that quote was about early Christians...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Oct 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Last week I talked about data, information, knowledge, and finally wisdom.Quick recap – (remember I’m getting the breakdown from Tim Challies book “The Next Story: Life and Faith After the Digital Explosion” but the specific wording is my...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Oct 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’ve been reading through books about and culture and technology lately. (wow wow wow, I think EVERYBODY NEEDS to read at least a couple of books about this subject. I have learned a ton!)One of the ideas that struck me was the difference between data,...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Sep 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Yes, Jesus does actually talk about what to do when another person sins. Matthew 18. A rarely quoted passage these days. Specifically verses 15-17, but the whole context is important. Here’s what Jesus says: “If your brother sins (some have...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Aug 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Do not judge or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.” (Matthew 7:1-2)If there is a verse that is widely quoted and (in my opinion) incredibly abused today...
