May 2025 Reflections

May 2025 Reflections

I’m excited to announce that our next podcast season will be a study of 2 Corinthians, which I’ve titled “When Church Hurts.”

A Biblical Perspective on Money

A Biblical Perspective on Money

In this episode, Krisan and David John Marotta present a biblical perspective on money. Drawing from Scripture and their extensive experience in financial management, they blend theological insights with practical advice.

In this week’s episode, we explore:

The biblical principle of stewardship, showing how everything we have comes from God and belongs to Him.

How to use financial resources to fulfill the responsibilities and calling God gives us.

The importance of work to meet those responsibilities, with practical encouragement for starting your career.

Common pitfalls like overspending or over-giving, and how to avoid them through balanced planning.

Practical strategies for spending, earning, and saving/investing, including budgeting tips and the power of compound interest.

The virtues of justice, mercy, and faithfulness in handling money contrasted with the sins of pride, greed, and fear.

April 2025 Reflections

April 2025 Reflections

April 2025 Reflections Book Sneak Peak After years of writing, revising, and praying, I’m thrilled to tell you that my book Start Strong: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Christianity is nearly ready. ​You can get a sneak peak on my website-in-progress.​ I am about...
What is Good Friday?

What is Good Friday?

Since churches moved online in 2020, I took advantage of the opportunity to “attend” about 10 different Good Friday services. This was my favorite. Why was it my favorite? Because this service concentrated on telling the story of Good Friday.

Why the Resurrection is Important

Why the Resurrection is Important

On Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It matters whether something is real or not. It also matters whether an idea is true or not. The historical fact is Jesus rose from the dead, and it makes a difference that he did.