“The parallels between Sauron and Satan can’t be missed, especially since Tolkien refers to the “absolute Satanic rebellion and evil of… Sauron.”31 Just as Sauron came to the elves pretending to be a good entity while scheming to enslave them,… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“Sometimes we make choices that bring a heavy load on us while life is, relatively speaking, a picnic for others. Maybe we’ve committed to… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“Some days it’s perfectly fine to eat a second breakfast, curl up on the couch, and enjoy a TV show. But that can’t be… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“If we’re honest, we probably admit that those really tough times in our lives—when we were tested right to the edge of our endurance—are… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“The young are usually full of self-confidence, with grand dreams and ambitions. Up to a certain age, we believe that all of our plans… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“In 586 BC the Jewish people’s land of Judah was attacked by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar—whom some versions of the Bible describe as a… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“Being part of a great adventure is more than just enjoying new experiences; it can also be sticking to a dull, difficult path when… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“It’s fine to enjoy familiar surroundings and desire familiar comforts—as long as we understand there may be times when we can’t have them. Sometimes… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
“The parallels between Sauron and Satan can’t be missed, especially since Tolkien refers to the “absolute Satanic rebellion and evil of… Sauron.”31 Just as… — Ed Strauss Copy Share Image
