Philosophy – Page 3 – Omer Redden

Romans (entry 4)

We’ll go anywhere looking for love. But you know where we go looking the most? To our peers in the lifeboat. Instead, what if we looked to a connection and a validation that doesn’t come from within our species, from our fellow humans? What if, instead of looking to what everyone else said about us,Continue reading “Romans (entry 4)”

Romans (entry 3)

I mentioned in a previous post how the Gospel is the great equalizer. But the Law is also the great equalizer. I mean, who hasn’t broken at least one of the ten commandments? Most of us, at some point, in some way, have broken all of them. Reminder: I’m still on the bad news piece,Continue reading “Romans (entry 3)”

Romans (entry 2)

After his introduction, Paul begins to lay it all out on the parchment. But instead of starting with the good news of “salvation,” he actually starts with the bad news. Why? Because good news doesn’t sound so good unless you hear the bad news first. Here’s the bad news: People are and were refusing God.Continue reading “Romans (entry 2)”

Romans (entry 1)

Romans is arguably the best known letter of the New Testament. I’ve heard it takes some pastors years, almost decades to preach through it. I’ve seen commentaries on the letter that are bigger than the Bible itself. Why? Because some people are just crazy. But also because it’s the go-to letter for big doctrines, forContinue reading “Romans (entry 1)”

Acts (Entry 2)

I mentioned in the last post: I can’t help but feel sorry for Paul. Just like Joseph in Genesis, he’s left to sit and rot in prison. A man of tremendous accomplishment, with much more potential and talent to reach the masses, is sitting still in shackles. This situation reminds me of Nelson Mandela orContinue reading “Acts (Entry 2)”

New Habits

Sometimes we need to adopt new habits and kick old ones. Here’s what I mean. I kicked: Keeping a monthly budget. Why? It was becoming a time waster and a source of worry rather than a help. Creating mental to-do lists. If you remember them, they drive you nuts. If you forget them, you getContinue reading “New Habits”

Why Live?

Sometimes I fear that life is about big factories, big banks, big churches, and big houses. Or maybe it’s about who scores the most points, who has the most money, who has the most sex, who drives the nicest car. Then I go to a funeral and remember its about how many people you’re lifeContinue reading “Why Live?”