A Theological and Musical Analysis of the Modern Worship Movement The sanctuary lights dim as the opening chords ring out through sophisticated sound systems, smoke machines create ethereal atmospheres, and worship leaders in skinny jeans and vintage t-shirts raise their hands toward LED screens displaying lyrics that would have been unthinkable in churches just fifty…
The Last Ranger: The Life and Legend of Frank Hamer
The Man Who Hunted Bonnie and Clyde You know the infamous criminal pair of Bonnie and Clyde, but most people are familiar with little of the man who brought them to justice. While Hollywood immortalized the outlaw lovers in films and folklore, the lawman who ended their bloody spree remained largely in the shadows—exactly where…
The Heart of True Discipleship and the Ultimate Decision: E.V.I.C A Sermon on Luke 6:37-49
At East Valley International Church, we believe that the life-transforming call to discipleship deserves the most powerful platforms of our generation. Here, the timeless challenge of following Jesus meets cutting-edge innovation to create a dynamic spiritual community where every believer must wrestle with the ultimate question: Am I advancing or hindering God’s kingdom? Our mission…
Anti-virus protection options for Amazon’s Fire Tablets
Per ChatGPT—Fire tablets (which run Fire OS, Amazon’s custom version of Android) do include built-in safeguards, but adding antivirus software can enhance your protection depending on your usage. Built-In Protections in Fire Tablets Fire OS is based on Android, but it’s heavily customized, creating a more closed, controlled environment, especially when installing apps via the…
The Performance Trap: A Biblical Critique of Modern Worship Culture
Introduction The contemporary evangelical church stands at a crossroads. What was once understood as the sacred act of corporate worship—the gathered people of God offering themselves wholly to their Creator—has increasingly morphed into something fundamentally different: a sophisticated entertainment enterprise designed to attract, engage, and retain consumers. This transformation represents not merely a shift in…
The Purpose of the Church: A New Testament Study
An Exposition of Scripture on Corporate Worship and Community Life Introduction The church, as revealed in the New Testament, stands as God’s primary instrument for His redemptive work in the world between Christ’s ascension and His second coming. Far from being merely a human institution or voluntary association, the church represents the visible manifestation of…
A Theological Counter-Argument to Rev. Dawn Hutchings’ Radical Theology
So. Much. Heresy. Lutheran impastor Dawn Hutchings explains “radical 21st century theology empowers us to move beyond atonement theologies, beyond worship which relies on penal sacrificial teaching…beyond singing hymns which inculcate medieval theologies.” pic.twitter.com/zkL2Z26kM0 — Protestia (@Protestia) August 21, 2025 Introduction A compelling argument to address the concerning theological trajectory presented by Rev. Dawn Hutchings…
The Great Cracker Barrel Logo Catastrophe: A Corporate Identity Crisis
How a 48-Year-Old Icon Became Generic Corporate Slop Overnight What brilliant MBA genius at Cracker Barrel headquarters looked at nearly five decades of brand recognition and thought, “You know what this needs? Complete annihilation”? The restaurant chain just stripped away their iconic old man resting on a barrel—a symbol that has graced their logo since…
Michael Richards: The Long, Uneasy Road Back From Comedy’s Most Infamous Meltdown
By the fall of 2006, Michael Richards should have been coasting on nostalgia. Best remembered as the manic, rubber-limbed neighbor Kramer on Seinfeld, Richards had spent years basking in the glow of what many critics still hail as the most influential sitcom of its generation. But in November of that year, inside the Laugh Factory…
From Viral Activist to Political Flashpoint: The Tumultuous Trajectory of David Hogg
How America’s Most Recognizable Gun Control Activist Stumbled in His Quest for Political Relevance The trajectory of David Hogg’s public life reads like a modern political cautionary tale—a meteoric rise from tragedy to activism, followed by a series of institutional failures that have left both his original mission and his political ambitions in tatters. Seven…