On using Christian mouths for good - some of the following thoughts have been inspired by a chapter in Ian Hamilton's commentary on Ephesians. The problem of the tongue We've all said things we later regret. One of the problems with what we say is that people tend to remember (and often nurture) the bad stuff. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 20 – 25, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 20 – 25, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Sept 20, 2021 Greg Laurie to Bring Back SoCal Harvest for First Time since Pandemic Ahmadis, Islamic Extremists Charge Christian Woman with Blasphemy Christians … [Read more...]
Are Atheists Freethinkers or Deluded?
The term "Freethinker" is often adopted by atheists. But, are Atheists Freethinkers or Deluded? "Freethought" according to Wiki: Freethought or free thought is a philosophical viewpoint which holds that positions regarding truth should be formed on the basis of logic, reason, and empiricism, rather than authority, … [Read more...]
Never Give Up Praying
Never give up praying. Pray without ceasing! In one of his sermons Spurgeon admonishes us: "Long as they live must Christians pray, For only while they pray they live." As we breathe without ceasing, so must we pray without ceasing. As there is no attainment in life, of health, or of strength, or of muscular vigor … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 13 – 18, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 13 – 18, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Sept 13, 2021 Don’t be intimidated by cancel culture, says Billy Graham’s daughter Christian Boy, 14, Clinging to Life after Burn Attack in Eastern India Colorado … [Read more...]
Always Remember the Twin Towers
I'll always remember the Twin Towers! I will never forget waking up one morning and watching two planes crash into the buildings. The world suddenly changed. The images and emotion will remain with me forever. God had already called me out of the New Age. This was another wakeup call. A confession I'm writing … [Read more...]
The World the Christian and Anger
The World, the Christian, and Anger... Is it okay when Christians become angry at what they see occurring around them? I confess to getting pretty angry at times. How about you? The following thoughts aren't mine. They are derived from a section in Ian Hamilton's Commentary on Ephesians (Pages 176, 177). I think … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 6 – 11, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap Sept 6 - 11, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Sept 6, 2021 Satanic Temple argues abortion is religious right, challenging Texas law Devout Christian, Super Bowl winner David Patten mourned after fatal … [Read more...]
Does Historic Premillennialism trump Dispensationalism?
Does Historic Premillennialism trump Dispensationalism? The first time I asked this question was in a 2011 blog. It generated a lot of feedback at the time. Craig Blomberg's presentation What led to my writing the blog was a lecture narrated to Denver Seminary by Gary Hoag and written by Historic Premillennialist … [Read more...]
Be Patient for the Coming of the Lord is at Hand
In this day of trouble and frustration, I thought Dan Southam's sermon was particularly germane. See the video below. If you're like me and this crumbling wicked world often leads you into anger, Southam's message may help. It is good to be reminded by Scripture - Be Patient for the Coming of the Lord is at Hand. … [Read more...]
