It’s been long observed that history is written by the winners. This is because the winner is able to re-write the narrative of the past. In this way, history repackages negative events- like genocide, into more positive concepts- like “Manifest Destiny”. We've seen this same kind of alteration with the apparent victory of science over... Continue Reading →
Genesis 8: A Reason to Hope
Currently, many people are in the midst of the storm. The recent invasion of Russia into Ukraine leaves many uncertainties, which only complicate the existing problems being faced worldwide. As the storms rage and the waves crash around you it is only natural to feel afraid. You fear for your safety, your security, and what... Continue Reading →
Genesis 7: Weathering the Storm
I will be the first to admit that my last post was depressing. It was just as depressing to write as it is to read. However, awareness of our situation should not lead to despair, rather it should lead to hope. When God shared his plan with Noah, it is safe to assume that Noah... Continue Reading →
A World on the Brink
As I dug deeper into Genesis, I couldn't ignore the connections between Noah's day and our world today. Not long after creation, mankind's self-destructive nature was already apparent. Humans have always been quick to forget God as we chase after our heart's desires. This divergent path we create shows no regard for others, and invariably... Continue Reading →
Genesis 6: Judgement
The beginning of this chapter can be confusing. It begins with references to “the sons of God”, “the daughters of men”, and their children the “Nephilim”. Use of these names, without any further explanation, suggests an existing knowledge of whom they refer. When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were... Continue Reading →