Why is the kingdom of God important?

By Emily Glasner, M46 Staff Writer God is the creator of the heavens and the earth. He is everywhere, always. However, because of sin, His kingdom is not yet everywhere. As the kingdom of heaven spreads, the kingdom of God is established. So, why is the kingdom of God important? Let’s dive in. The Kingdom […]

Is it reasonable to believe in the resurrection of Jesus?

As we celebrate Holy Week leading up to Easter, there is no better time to delve deeper into the death and resurrection of Christ. My dad, Bryan, and I have been working on co-writing our next book that is purely focused on apologetics (defending the faith).  In 1 Peter 3:15, Peter tells us, “But in […]

Christianity is About Loving Jesus

“Christianity is about loving Jesus” – Bryn Elliott, Dying to Live I began my first book, More Than Gold, with a quote from Bryn. This one quote is so rich. It encapsulates the simplicity of the faith.  The Christian faith is summed by the New Covenant and the New Command. Any doctrine absent of love […]

The Divine Dance

Some have described the mystery of the Trinity as “the Divine Dance.” This term comes from the Greek word perichoresis, which means “to dance around” and the Latin word circulatio, which describes a circular dance between three persons, “such that each person is in the other two, while the others are in each one. At […]

Experiencing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – Part 1

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” – 2 Corinthians 13:14 Scripture reveals to us over and over, through both testaments, the nature of God in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. There are dozens […]