Ross Hickling, Ph.D.Dec 12, 20175 minOMG! Jesus' Words in Light of Publicized ScandalsIn my last blog post, I reflected on the proclamation of Thomas after encountering the risen Jesus Christ eye-to-eye. His oft-quoted...
Ross Hickling, Ph.D.Aug 17, 20175 min*************OMG!**************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, 20178 minSanders Comments: A Christian "Straw Man" Erected and AttackedOn 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, 20176 minMusic: More Than Just a Pretty TuneWhen 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, 20179 minThe Shack: Bad Theology - Good TheodicyRecently, 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, 20177 minDoes 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, 20167 minIf 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, 20165 minA Remembrance of Heroes: Desmond Doss and Patrick CarothersWhat 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, 20166 minThe "Modern Hookup Culture": What the Evidence is SayingRecently, I had the opportunity to share with the youth group at my church in Kernersville, North Carolina, regarding “God’s Way v. The...