Sex – eager for [truth]

An Open Letter to the LGBTQ+ Community, From a Christian

on June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 By Brad Bates

We have failed at showing you kindness and compassion even if we disagree with you about sexuality.

Bastard III (Black History Month)

on February 10, 2020February 9, 2020 By Brian Baldwin

Cut off. That's what black history month reminds me of. This isn't an aim at anyone specifically, but generally speaking, that's how I typically feel about black culture. That's nothing new. I've felt that way since I was very young; way before I ever met and had any sort of relationship with anyone of a [...]

Smiling Faces

on May 18, 2019May 18, 2019 By Brian Baldwin

Christians and those of you so-called, you need to check your circle. Who's encouraging you in the faith? Who's reminding you of gospel implications in your every day struggles? Who has your ear, your head and your heart when difficulties arise or when drastic decisions need to be made? Take a look at the people [...]

Facts > Feelings I

on January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 By Brian Baldwin

Sometimes, I scroll through my timeline and wonder if a lot of people have any original thoughts of their own. The NPC meme sums them up in a tragicallty comical way. They have preset phrases they use to engage most issues and do not respond - AT ALL - to new information. The absolute WORST [...]

Attempting to move the immovable

on May 26, 2016May 26, 2016 By Brad Bates

Psalm 18:2 ESV The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. When I read scriptures like this, that utilizes imagery to describe God, his character, his personality, his power, his might, his justice, [...]