born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
The Angelus by Jean-François Millet, c. 1857-1859. Musée d’Orsay, Paris. “Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.” (Proverbs 12.11, ESV) On Generational Patterns and Personal Responsibility: Our parents gave us their best, and inevitably, they passed along their struggles. This is the human condition: we inherit... Continue Reading →
I'm currently reading two books that both challenge my mind and strengthen my faith. One challenges common assumptions about spiritual powers, and the other recenters our thinking on God's authority and design. Satan and His Friends: A Minimalist Approach for Believers by Edmond L. GallagherRead on Amazon This has just been released, and Gallagher offers... Continue Reading →
“For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. … For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” (1 Corinthians 1.17,25, ESV) My parents... Continue Reading →
Sunrise on the Sea of Galilee @phillipwmartin Dear friends, Many of you understand the profound influence Florida College has had on my life and family. As one of the first rounds of "adopt" students to attend, I witnessed firsthand how this institution shapes lives through rigorous academics grounded in Christian conviction. Now, as I watch... Continue Reading →
For years, people have repeated the claim that caffeine dehydrates you. The reasoning seems straightforward: caffeine is a diuretic, so coffee or tea must leave you drier than before. This myth has become common knowledge, even though research tells a different story. Caffeine does have a mild diuretic effect, particularly in those unaccustomed to it.... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 