What is sin? We can’t understand sin without understanding shalom. At its core, sin is the vandalism of shalom. It is rebellion against the beautiful, harmonious, binary rhythm and ordering of creation, which was meant to result in the flourishing of our relationship with God, others, and creation itself.
Disturbing The Peace: The Birthplace of Sin
June 5, 2016 • Forrest Jenan
Where did sin come from? What's at the root of it all? From a biblical perspective, it's when we (humanity) place ourselves in a position only God can occupy which keeps us from doing the one thing God wants us to do: love.
Disturbing The Peace: Don't Lie To Yourself
June 12, 2016 • Forrest Jenan
There are far worse things than lying to ourselves but what makes self-deception so dangerous is that it’s what clears the path for all other destructive choices we make.
