OMG! Jesus' Words in Light of Publicized Scandals
In my last blog post, I reflected on the proclamation of Thomas after encountering the risen Jesus Christ eye-to-eye. His oft-quoted...
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Ross Hickling, Ph.D.
- Aug 17, 2017
- 5 min
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Having only participated in social media since I retired from law enforcement almost four years ago, it took me a while to figure out...
Ross Hickling, Ph.D.
- Jun 19, 2017
- 8 min
Sanders Comments: A Christian "Straw Man" Erected and Attacked
On June 7th, Bernie Sanders castigated a Trump nominee, Russell Vought, for a blog post that Vought wrote when a controversy erupted in...
Ross Hickling, Ph.D.
- May 10, 2017
- 6 min
Music: More Than Just a Pretty Tune
When we are relaxing or celebrating a special occasion, oftentimes, there is music playing in the background. We may play a tune we think...
Ross Hickling, Ph.D.
- Mar 27, 2017
- 9 min
The Shack: Bad Theology - Good Theodicy
Recently, I took in “The Shack” at a theater in my hometown of Kernersville with a group from church. It had been some years since I read...
Ross Hickling, Ph.D.
- Feb 1, 2017
- 7 min
Does the Old Testament God Care About Social Justice?
Nobody likes a bully. We all know what bullying is from our past experiences. Someone who is small or weak is abused physically and...
Ross Hickling, Ph.D.
- Dec 21, 2016
- 7 min
If I Were God, Would I Have Come?
As Christmas day draws closer, travel plans are finalized, menus are tweaked, and some are going out foraging for last minute purchases....
Ross Hickling, Ph.D.
- Dec 2, 2016
- 5 min
A Remembrance of Heroes: Desmond Doss and Patrick Carothers
What motivates those who serve our country in the military and in law enforcement to willingly face the prospect of death? Over the...
Ross Hickling, Ph.D.
- Nov 16, 2016
- 6 min
The "Modern Hookup Culture": What the Evidence is Saying
Recently, I had the opportunity to share with the youth group at my church in Kernersville, North Carolina, regarding “God’s Way v. The...