The Paradox of Freedom
Last week, social media was filled with posts by Americans criticizing their country, their leaders, and their political system. Perhaps for good reason. But today, the overwhelming sentiment is love for country and flags on every post; July 4 seems…
Sorry about the crusades and stuff
Not everything about the history of the Christian church is great. Citing the name of Christ, Christians (or those claiming to be) have conducted crusades, inquisitions, witch-trials, and even more recent atrocities like the bombings of abortion clinics or the picketing…
A Lenten Devotional, Day 47: Easter Sunday
Welcome to Easter! This season, we’re blessed with a set of Lenten devotionals by contributing author Lee Hinkle. Find out more about Lee at the bottom of this article, or at hinkledownunder.com. Easter Sunday He is risen; He is risen indeed!…
A Lenten Devotional, Day 46: Holy Saturday
This season, we’re blessed with a set of Lenten devotionals by contributing author Lee Hinkle. Find out more about Lee at the bottom of this article, or at hinkledownunder.com. Reading John 19:38-42 (ESV) Jesus Is Buried After these things Joseph of…
A Lenten Devotional, Day 45: Good Friday
This season, we’re blessed with a set of Lenten devotionals by contributing author Lee Hinkle. Find out more about Lee at the bottom of this article, or at hinkledownunder.com. Reading John 19 (ESV) Meditation “It is finished.” That is really all…
A Lenten Devotional, Day 44: Maundy Thursday
This season, we’re blessed with a set of Lenten devotionals by contributing author Lee Hinkle. Find out more about Lee at the bottom of this article, or at hinkledownunder.com. Meditation The reading is following because this meditation is more of an…
A Lenten Devotional, Day 43
This season, we’re blessed with a set of Lenten devotionals by contributing author Lee Hinkle. Find out more about Lee at the bottom of this article, or at hinkledownunder.com. Reading John 13:31-35 (ESV) Meditation One of my favorite quotes about the…
A Lenten Devotional, Days 41-42
This season, we’re blessed with a set of Lenten devotionals by contributing author Lee Hinkle. Find out more about Lee at the bottom of this article, or at hinkledownunder.com. Reading John 13:1-11 (ESV) Meditation This is one of the harder passages…
A Lenten Devotional, Days 38-40: Sixth Sunday
Welcome to Lent! This season, we’re blessed with a set of Lenten devotionals by contributing author Lee Hinkle. Find out more about Lee at the bottom of this article, or at hinkledownunder.com. Sunday Sundays are a day of celebration during Lent;…
A Lenten Devotional, Day 37
This season, we’re blessed with a set of Lenten devotionals by contributing author Lee Hinkle. Find out more about Lee at the bottom of this article, or at hinkledownunder.com. Reading John 12:28-43 (ESV) Meditation What keeps you from seeing Jesus for…