Category Archives: faith

The First Christian to Earn a Crown – Acts 7:1-50

Posted on May 13, 2025 by eig

Stephen presents the story of the redemption of God’s people beginning from Abraham to the time of Solomon. The relevance of this is that retelling the story will show that what he teaches is in accordance with God’s plan and that they are in error in rejecting the Lord Jesus Christ. Stephen takes this rhetorical […]

<span class="entry-utility-prep entry-utility-prep-cat-links">Posted in</span> acts 7, faith, sharing the Gospel, stephen the deacon, Stephen the first Christian martyr, Stephen the martyr, Stories of faith | Leave a comment

The Need For Faith

Posted on March 1, 2012 by eig

For centuries the debate of faith and reason has been going on. Some think that both are mutually exclusive. Others say reason is superior. Reason, they say, is verifiable through the senses thus superior. Still others, argue that they are both partners. I do not attempt here to get into the philosophical arguments of this […]

<span class="entry-utility-prep entry-utility-prep-cat-links">Posted in</span> faith, hope, reason | Leave a comment

Shattered Dreams, Faith and Hope

Posted on January 5, 2011 by eig

I have written elsewhere that I don’t believe in resolutions. So this post offers some thoughts about the past year and some expectations for the “new” one.  I am not strict on the concept of new vs. past year. I don’t see time in this manner, especially when it comes to what God does in our lives.   2010 […]

<span class="entry-utility-prep entry-utility-prep-cat-links">Posted in</span> community of faith, faith, hope, shattered dreams, walk with God | Leave a comment

Closer to the truth: The X-Files meet God (sort of) or what the movie Knowing reveals about God, faith, Human Nature and the End of Mankind

Posted on March 22, 2009 by eig

My family and I just watched the movie Knowing. I don’t want to get into the plot and ruin the movie from anyone who hasn’t watched it. I don’t often recommend people watching a movie but this one is a must especially for those of the Christian faith. Instead I want to share some of […]

<span class="entry-utility-prep entry-utility-prep-cat-links">Posted in</span> bible, christianity, end times, Ezekiel, faith, God, religion, Revelation | Leave a comment