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reflections on “concealing knowledge”

There are a couple of things that I find amazing about what happens when I teach, be it a Bible study at school or an article here. First, I find that when I start writing about a subject, I see it going on either in my life or all around my life. Second, I get [...]

discuss: Jesus as a drug

I’ve come across two songs in my music library lately that talk about a correlation between Jesus and drugs.
You’re better than drugs
your love is like wine
Feel you comin’ on so fast
Feel you comin’ to get me high
You’re better than drugs
Addicted for life
Feel you comin’ on so fast
Feel you comin’ on to get me high
- Better [...]

discuss: christians and swearing.

Okay, so this week’s question is about a topic that I find to be quite fascinating. It’s generally accepted that Christians shouldn’t swear, but the Bible is uncharacteristically vague about what you can and cannot say. The smoking gun that I always use come from Colossians 3:8:
But now you must put them all away: anger, [...]

on the internet: obama and religion

Anyone who knows me knows that I don’t really like to talk politics in a Christian realm. I really don’t even like arguing politics much anymore, preferring civil discussions and the “agree to disagree” thing.
So I’m not endorsing a candidate here. Truth be told, I don’t know who I will be voting for in the [...]

quick update.

I’m returning to America soon! The journey begins in about half an hour. I guarantee no presence on ZA for a day or three; we’ll see how the travelling and the transition goes.
Welcome Ken Johnston to the site! Read his article on eisegesis and exegesis when it’s published tomorrow. Two obscure little Greek words that [...]

discuss: christians excelling in their field

After two questions that were definitely a bit deeper, let’s try something that should be a bit simpler.
I’ve heard before that Christians should be making the best music, the best art, the best sales reports, the best marketing schemes. The idea is that if we have the biggest creative genius that created everything we do [...]

reflections on studying abroad.

I could spend years on this. Or not. Probably more like days. But I don’t want these blog posts to be marathons and I don’t want to steal RMU’s thunder when I finally update my blog over there.
To those who want to study abroad, I say do it if you have the funds. It’s been [...]

discuss: gender roles

This question was submitted by user TaraMarie. Thanks for submitting! If anyone else has a topic for submission, pass it along to me. I’m gonna step aside now and answer it as just another user!
The Question:
Women are the weakest link. What does it mean? In what ways are women weaker then men concerning the spirtual [...]

discuss: faith healing

This article talks about the world of faith healing, as another person has died because he refused treatment, choosing instead to trust in the Lord for healing.
Such an article is sad, especially when they said that the condition was fully treatable. I believe in God’s healing power, as I have seen friends be healed of [...]

reflections on a turning point.

Shortly after the year 2006 started, I found myself facing what has been my single biggest spiritual battle to date. I had had some big stuff happen in my spiritual life and shortly thereafter I had this period where I could not connect to God for the life of me. I’ve never felt so dry, [...]

discuss: debating politics

I came across this interesting article from the Assemblies of God website. I liked it because it reflects some of my views on religion and politics.
Now don’t get me wrong, I am no authority in this arena. I have no idea how Jesus and the American polical system are supposed to jive. But I know [...]

welcome, matt earley!

ZA Magazine would like to welcome its third regular contributor to the site: Matt Earley. Most of the current readers know who he is, but if not, here’s the short bio that he provided to me and will soon make its way onto the about page:
Matt Earley is a 2007 graduate of Robert Morris University [...]