S.D. Smith

I’m surprised at the number of times that Christians in positions of authority and influence say things that are either unsupportable, empty of meaning, or simply wrong. Almost as bad as the content is the absolute way with which we often phrase our proclamations as if to say that other viewpoints are not welcome. Jesus said, “But I tell you that for every careless word that people speak, they will give an account of it on the day of judgment. For by your words you will be ju

God reveals truth and deception in different ways as long as we look to better understand Him. With this in mind, I listen to secular songs, read secular books, and watch secular films, looking for God. The following five films include lines that gave me pause for theological reflection. 1) FORREST GUMP (1994) Lieutenant Dan: "Have you found Jesus yet, Gump?" Forrest Gump: "I didn't know I was supposed to be looking for him, sir." Forrest Gump did not know that he was supp

The Case For Christ was released in April, 2017 by Pure Flix. This is a true story about Lee Strobel, an atheist who puts his journalistic talent into investigating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This movie provides a valuable lesson to broaden Christians' minds to the necessity of understanding their faith. Lee asked many of the same questions that unbelievers have. Whereas many answers came from scientists, doctors, and professors, I argue that laymen in the c

Paul and the author of Hebrews explain how some believers are not ready for the "solid food" that contains a deeper and richer understanding of God, but they are still like infants who are satisfied with "milk" (1 Corinthians 3:2, Hebrews 5:12-13, NASB). Our spiritual journeys are encumbered by a Christian generation who increasingly teaches new believers to be satisfied with the milk they receive. Although we are encourage to always love Christ as in the beginning, without