by Drew Smith | Mar 18, 2010 | Opinion
Mark’s portrayal of Jesus and his disciples heading toward Jerusalem is both an important literary device and a theologically rich motif for the plot of the narrative. But the question we should ask is: Why were Jesus and his disciples headed to Jerusalem? The...
by Drew Smith | Mar 10, 2010 | Opinion
Have you ever been somewhere and not wanted to leave? Maybe you were asleep, and you did not want to get up. Maybe you have been at a party with friends, and you did not want to leave. Or maybe you were on vacation, and you did not want to return to work. We all have...
by Drew Smith | Mar 2, 2010 | Opinion
We all know that in the English language words that are spelled the same or sound the same can have various meanings. For example, the word “spring” has at least three different meanings. A spring can be a source of water, a thing inside of a bed mattress...
by Drew Smith | Feb 22, 2010 | Opinion
Anyone who is even slightly observant about the happenings in our world must draw the conclusion that there is indeed great suffering across God’s creation. From the abject poverty millions face each day, to the wars that continue to rage, to the natural...
by Drew Smith | Jan 13, 2010 | Opinion
I have never been one to make serious resolutions for each new year. Moreover, since 2010 is now nearly two weeks old, I would probably be considered a little late in making any resolutions at this point. I am not opposed to making such resolutions, and I am certainly...
