Posts by Craig Ashton Jr.

Flashpoint—The Bar Fight that Ends the World

There have always been only two motives—love and hate—and only two journeys that proceed from them.

The Glory of Divine Beauty

God truly desires to be with us. I want my heart to be won by the love of God, who is always for me and whose heart pulsates with desire for me.

Sabbath

What we need most in our society is an atmosphere of Sabbath.

The Forgotten Lesson from Sodom

Are there enough righteous people today who follow the ways of love, justice, and compassion?

Boasting in Steadfast Love

Instead of boasting about God’s infinite authority and might, I want to boast more about His love. When you know and experience someone deeply, you are intimately bound to them. The biblical prophet Jeremiah said that this is what God desires.

Body and Soul: Getting to the Heart of the Matter

The concept of the immortal soul is a flaw that runs not only through our theology about God but also deep into this earth. We were originally created for this earth, not as immortal souls for some other place.

Artificial or Divine Intelligence?

It’s nearly time for God to pour out His Spirit, allowing us to see some amazing things that no AI could produce or even compare to

Is God Earth Friendly?

The human story began in the beautiful Garden of Eden, which was to be the vision for this earth. The emphasis on vegetarianism in Genesis seems to be generally understood as having an ecological purpose (Genesis 1:29). Plant-based eating and living in harmony with nature were extensions of faith in God.