ZA MAGAZINE // analogy

Let the Children Come to Me

Let the Children Come to Me be like the little children
what is it that makes children the greatest in the Kingdom of God? buzz examines the qualities put forth in the Gospel along with insight into how christians can be childlike.

Christian Facades

Christian Facades the face should match the heart
have you ever masked something on the inside for the sake of keeping the peace? or perhaps you wanted to hide something? the bible frowns on both, and brendan explains why.

God and Fire

God and Fire an article for the pyros of the world
explore the scriptures and you’ll find fire throughout - in war, in peace, in judgment, in sacrifice, and more. brendan hones in on the corollaries between God, the Holy Spirit, and fire.

Risky Business

Risky Business without faith, it is impossible to please God
the tall, metal slide on the playground becomes the focal point of a beautiful analogy. walking in faith is critical to the believer, but doing so will stir up believers and non-believers alike.

The Accessibility of God

The Accessibility of God “God is always there.” can there be any drawbacks?
christians are quick to point out that God is always around for us. we’re right to do so. but are there any inherent dangers that come with that? yes, and brendan explains.

Just Coffee and a Muffin

Just Coffee and a Muffin you know the truth. will you share it?
in her za magazine debut, nichole relates her revelation at a caribou coffee to an important truth: people are sinning and dying all around us, and we choose to remain silent.

Tripping Blind People

Tripping Blind People you wouldn’t be that mean if you took it literally
brendan finds a verse packed with meaning, buried in a part of the bible that not a lot of people read. would you shout at a deaf guy or trip a blind girl? then why do christians abuse non-christians?

The Ways of God

The Ways of God one way…Jesus
God wants us on the path to Him, living as He did. what does this mean? buzz lays it out using david’s exquisite work in psalm 25.

The Giving Tree

The Giving Tree can God really be that giving?
buzz uses a popular children’s book to describe the christian walk to God and how God can do more than we think He can.

Unity Through Commonality

Unity Through Commonality people come together for a reason
from fiction to reality, we see numerous stories of people who were once fractured but came together. what is it that makes us come together, and what does that mean for Christians?

Jesus, the Alpha and the Omega

Jesus, the Alpha and the Omega last and first, all at once
with the wolf pack in mind, buzz describes two distinct roles that are embodied within Jesus and how we can use our knowledge of the roles to better serve God and man.

Stumbling Blocks

Stumbling Blocks grace, humility, and avoiding the stairs
a really long parable, a really short story, or merely an analogy. regardless of how one might describe this article, it probes many facets of walking with God and avoiding sin.