John Adams said, “There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded as the greatest political evil under our...
#EvolveAmerica: Things We Hope Our Children Will Say
Things we hope our children will say: “Remember when our country was ruled only by Republicans and Democrats. Part of the #EvolveAmerica campaign. You may use and copy this image without...
#EvolveAmerica with Link
The official #EvolveAmerica with link. Let people know that the Revolution to rid our government of the two party system has begun. Encourage them to continue the discussion on Twitter via #EvolveAmerica. Click on the picture below to see the full size image. Images may be used without...
Benediction: You Have a King…
You have a King. You have a King better than any king. You are a citizen of a Kingdom better than any nation in this world. Your bill of rights begins with the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of a holy and awesome God because He pursues after you. You have the right to speak with the...
Benediction: You have been…
You have been set apart for holiness by a holy God. You have been made powerful by the Holy Spirit who dwells within you. You have been planned before your birth. You have been called for a purpose. You are not mere citizens of this world or this country. You are citizens of an eternal heaven...
From Bench to Spotlight
Yesterday was an interesting and ironic day in sports. Tim Tebow, one of the most debated quarterbacks of recent years, was cut by the Jets – one of the most disappointing teams with one of the most obnoxious coaches in the NFL. The timing of the cut seems intentional. It occurs just...
What’s Relative about God
If we can agree that God is the Creator and Sustainer of this Universe, then we should think it reasonable for God to reveal Himself in some way through nature. Now, I don’t mean to say that we must agree that God created the world in six days. We could simply agree that God was the force...
Sonnet 5
Eclipse my heart and hold me still and sweet. Another day has dawned; my dreams wake fresh, Still on the tip of all my thoughts here seat: My princess, you, in queenly fashion flesh. No moon could block thy rays divinely told To boldly shine, heat, warm my morning thought; For what dark night...
Paradoxes of Theology
It seems like more and more I am afforded opportunities to engage in conversations with Christians who struggle or reject long-held orthodox beliefs of the church. “How could you believe in a loving God who sends people to hell?” Or “How could you say your monotheistic when you believe God is...
Sonnet 4
I know not whether to embrace my love Or whether to push her, somewhere, away- Asunder to lands thunderous above, Where lightning crashes cling to cold dreams sway. Or would I be in err, save heaven’s throne- Where in my loyalty lies far before, And coils much tighter mend in spirit’s own-...
No Matter What the Cost
On April 18, 2007, three Christians – employees of the Bible publishing firm Zirve Publishing House in Malatya, Turkey – were attacked, tortured, and murdered by five Sunni Muslim assailants. April 18th has now become the national day of prayer among Turkish Christians. It is a...
Sonnet 3
I could declare my love to you all night. No day would leave before I had confessed This passion I, not with all strength and might, Relinquish could in hand in heart in breast. Yet a dichotomy I do endure: To love you greater than myself seems odd. Myself deny for this desire pure: To love...
Written on Stone
In this New Hope Video Reflection shot in Ephesus, Justin talks about the significance of inscriptions written on stone in ancient times, and why God is doing something different in us...
Sonnet 2
I make of thee an idol, image gold, Your beauty steals the very place of God; Where He once sat, this throned position hold- By you: my very soul doth think this odd. Oh desperate calamity called life, That simple pleasures capture, close, and toy Between the Lord and self- this war brings...
The Great Theater of Ephesus
One of the most noteworthy spots in archaeology is the theater in Ephesus. Built in the 4th Century B.C., this theater served the citizens of Ephesus (which is estimated at 400,000 – 500,000 people at its height) and those traveling to this important commercial city. The theater is an...
