Upon His Holy Mountain

Well, it's happened and yes it does feel a little weird. "How!" (Taken at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Museum in St. Louis, 2012) Today marks the second full decade of my existence. It's a relief that in no sense, technical or otherwise, am I still a teenager. I've entered decade number three and I'm excited to see what lies ahead. But first, I want to look back. Ten years ago today, I can remember being primarily concerned with my (fake) gun collection, my G. I. Joes, my thousands of ideas of stories that never got anywhere, and dominating the world of Civilization III Conquest (I claim the title of ultimate champion for winning the "Age of Discovery Scenario" as the Aztecs about five years ago). I had been playing the guitar for three years at that point.  Fact: In a previous life, I lead the South to victory  against Lincoln's hordes.  Also, I believe that was about the age when my goal in life was to be the n

I'm no fan of Donald Trump. My "horse in the race", Sen. Rand Paul, has dropped out and hence I am no longer supporting any remaining candidate. However, I still very much take an interest in the way things are shaping up. I would like to live, work, raise a family and die in these United States so I want to know what the outlook for that nation currently is. If you haven't noticed, it ain't too good. Donald J. Trump has won the GOP Primary in South Carolina. And, if my social media feed is any indicator, Christians are freaking out. I understand the freaking out. I'm not too thrilled either but since Rand Paul is no longer running, I'm not overly upset. But I don't get the bashing Trump fans are getting on their faith. Question their logic and reasoning all you want (and you should) but don't question their faith. We are Christians by virtue of our redemption in Jesus Christ. Not whether or not we voted for Donald J. Trump. Donald J

Of late I have been pondering and considering the question of just what the Christian faith is and isn't. There are many phrases out there today such as "Christianity is a relationship, not a religion" (If you've read any of my previous post you know I have an aversion to this phrase). Modern Christianity is I believe greatly removed from the Ancient faith of the Apostles and the first 1800 years of the Christian faith. Modern Faith is about Jesus, my friend. Ancient Faith is about God the Father, Son and Spirit. Modern Faith is about the relationship between me and Jesus. Ancient Faith is about the relationship between mankind and the Triune God. Modern Faith is about how I'm a mess but Jesus keeps me going. Ancient Faith is about how we are depraved and Christ regenerates us. The difference is in the question Christ asked the disciples- who do you day Christ is? In Modern Faith, He is a friend, a buddy, a lover- essentially, your celestial psychiatri