2026
Beyond the Pearly Gates: Why Your Idea of “Heaven” Might Be Backwards
For decades, modern spirituality has been dominated by an “exit strategy” theology. We have inherited a narrative of abandonment—an unintended consequence of focusing so intently on the “after” that we ignore the “here.” We treat Earth as a temporary, broken lobby, while we wait for an evacuation to a distant, celestial realm. However, a rigorous look at the biblical narrative suggests this escape mentality is actually at cross-purposes with the biblical Kingdom of God and the Creator’s overarching plan. The goal was never to leave this world behind, but to witness its reclamation.
2026
Christophany: Who Was the “Angel of the Lord” in the Burning Bush?
In the shimmering heat of the Midianite desert, Moses encountered a sight that defied the natural order: a bush that burned but was not consumed. Yet, the greater mystery lay not in the fire, but in the voice. The text of Exodus tells us that “the Angel of the Lord” appeared in the flame, yet this messenger immediately identified Himself as “the God of Abraham.” This presents a profound theological paradox. How can a being be sent by God and yet speak, act, and receive worship as God? For centuries, scholars have utilized the term Christophany—a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ—as the master key to unlock this ancient puzzle. It suggests that long before the Incarnation in Bethlehem, the second person of the Trinity was serving as the visible presence of the invisible Father.