Passover

Why Christians Should Celebrate Passover (or is that Easter?)

Nathan SmithJewish Roots, Thought Provoking 9 Comments

The annual Jewish Feast of Passover starts this Wednesday Night and around the world Jews (and many Christians) will be celebrating the passing over of the death angel in Egypt of every home which had the blood of the lamb on their doorposts (Exodus 12). We know Jesus is THE Passover Lamb. The ‘Last Supper’ was the Jewish Passover Seder meal …

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Navigating The Need To Be Needed

Nathan SmithChristian Maturity, Perspective

Most everyone wants to feel they are making a difference and are contributing in a meaningful way. However, have you ever considered needing to feel as if you are making that contribution can actually short-circuit the success of the endeavor? Is true success “being the go-to-guy” or being the parent or leader that “has all the answers” and is the …

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Are Men The Problem With Everything?

Nathan SmithFamily, Relationships

Thanks to algorithms and pop culture it is almost impossible for you to have not heard about the new movie Barbie in theaters right now. I doubt Ruth Handler ever envisioned the doll she created for her daughter back in 1959 would be the source content for a giant Hollywood blockbuster in the year 2023, but here we are. There …

Bleeding Hearts

Loving Hearts Bleed

Nathan SmithChristian Maturity, Relationships

I would imagine it is impossible to number the songs, poems or plays that have been written about love. The idea of love is ubiquitous in societies and cultures world-wide. Love is hardwired into our souls as being of the highest order and greatest importance. The challenge is, something of such power and value is wonderful when we possess it …