Scorpio’s Sting: No Match for the Suffering Servant

Last updated on: February 13, 2020 at 11:26 am By Bethany Blankley

Scorpio (October 23-November 21) is the third sign in the first grouping of the signs in the original Christian Zodiac. Insight comes from Primeval Astronomy, “The Gospel in the Stars,” presented by theologian and Lutheran minister Joseph Agustus Seiss in the late 19th century. The ancients believed that Scorpio’s sign pointed to a mighty warrior who was injured in battle, yet still emerged victorious. With super human powers, he fought the monster Serpent Python, the three-headed fire-breathing Chimaera, and the deadly dragon.... Read more

National Cat Day May Be New, But Cats Have Been Worshipped For Thousands Of Years [video]

Last updated on: February 13, 2020 at 1:24 pm By Bethany Blankley

In America, October 29th is National Cat Day. And, while cute and fuzzy fur ball gifs dominated social media, what may be lesser known is the “deity status” cats have held for thousands of years. Famous felines like, “Grumpy Cat,” Sylvester, Hello Kitty, Tom (Tom and Jerry), and many others, have graced the screen, held a corner on the books and games market, and more recently, taken social media by storm. Two of the most popular shows on the Hallmark Channel are... Read more

Martin Luther’s Reformation Revolutionized Praise and Worship

Last updated on: February 17, 2020 at 4:01 pm By Bethany Blankley

The outworking of Luther's transformation of the church was the emphasis of corporate worship. This meant that one could read-- and sing-- in one's own language. Read more

Soli Deo Gloria– A New Perspective on Work (and life)

Last updated on: February 18, 2020 at 2:22 pm By Bethany Blankley

The last of Martin Luther’s Five Solas, Soli Deo Gloria, puts into perspective the purpose of life for all Christians: to glorify and enjoy God forever. One’s vocation, or calling and purpose, is to glorify God– no matter their ethnic, religious, cultural, or socio-economic background. No distinctions exist within Christianity; no one Christian is above another. This was another revolutionary concept Luther introduced– coming from an ordained priest and monk– who rallied against one of the Roman Catholic Church’s sacraments,... Read more

Why Sola Christus– in Christ Alone? [video]

Last updated on: February 17, 2020 at 4:09 pm By Bethany Blankley

Following Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, and Sola Gratia, Martin Luther clarified the ultimate distinction between Protestantism and every other belief: salvation was possible through Christ alone: Sola Christus. Truth comes from scripture alone. Faith comes from Christ alone. At the heart of the matter lies the answer to the question: is saving faith in Jesus Christ enough? Or does one need to contribute something to atone for one’s sins– in addition to Christ’s death on the Cross and resurrection from the grave? By... Read more

Martin Luther’s Response to the Pope and Charles V: Sola Scriptura

Last updated on: February 17, 2020 at 4:13 pm By Bethany Blankley

For many, many centuries, the Roman Catholic Church was the political and religious authoritative head of the Holy Roman Empire. Marriages and national alliances could not be forged without the Pope’s consent. The Roman Empire and the Roman Catholic Church ruled and governed over civil and criminal law. The German monk, Martin Luther, upended this entire system, beginning the era of Protestantism, and a movement called the Protestant Reformation, which celebrates its 500-year anniversary this October. But in what conviction... Read more

The Monk Who Stood Against an Empire and Changed the World [video]

Last updated on: February 17, 2020 at 4:18 pm By Bethany Blankley

One man, Martin Luther, stood alone against an empire. His motivation was spiritual, but the outcome of his conviction was spiritual and political, leaving a global legacy 500 years later and celebrated this October 31st. The Holy Roman Church ruled the Holy Roman Empire through a feudal system of kings, queens, lords, landowners, and bishops. It stretched across several continents and rivaled other empires for thousands of years in economic and military prowess. Rome was its capital; the Vatican, the... Read more

Libra: the Just Paid for the Unjust, Crowned after Crucifixion, & Glorified after Suffering

Last updated on: February 13, 2020 at 11:27 am By Bethany Blankley

Libra (September 23-October 22) is the second of the first group of signs in the original Christian Zodiac. Its sign points to Jesus the Redeemer. Greek mythology attributes Libra to Mochis, the god who invented weights and scales. Its patron gods are Athena and Astrea, who ensured that justice, order, and power of the state were administered for the good of the people by the government. Statues of Athena and scales are symbols still found in court buildings today. But according to... Read more

More Perversion Touted as ‘News,’ This Time, ‘Gay Dads Give Birth’

Last updated on: February 17, 2020 at 4:24 pm By Bethany Blankley

Just when you think you’ve heard it all, something more outlandish happens defying the boundaries of biology, sanity, and common sense. Read more

The Lunar Zodiac Points To None Other Than Jesus Christ

Last updated on: February 22, 2020 at 1:29 pm By Bethany Blankley

The Lunar Zodiac is believed to be one of the most ancient scientific subjects ever studied. It follows the moon, not the sun, and is divided into twenty-eight sections called “the Mansions of the Moon.” The Mansions are divided into twelve parts, or “steps.” Unlike the secular zodiacs, the original meaning to which these steps point is the story of the gospel and biblical prophecy, similar to God’s Zodiac based on the twelve solar signs and their 36 decans. Each... Read more