The Joyful Prayer of Augustine: Often when thinking of Augustine I remember the man who allegorized eschatology - rejected premillennialism, converted to amillennialism. It would be fair to say that many premillennialists and non-Calvinists avoid reading Augustine. Yet one thing I was taught over the years was that … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap April 5 – 10, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap April 5 - 10, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday April 5, 2021 Ancient coin found in Jerusalem’s Old City may have been used to pay Temple tax Chinese Christians tortured in ‘brainwashing’ camps Franklin Graham Wins … [Read more...]
Looking Back from Emmaus
In this post I'll be briefly looking back from Emmaus into the Old Testament. The Emmaus account is one of my favorite New Testament interludes. In Luke 24:13-32 we read that after Christ's crucifixion two disciples are walking despondently back to their home in Emmaus. As they walk along a mysterious figure … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap March 29 – April 3, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap March 29 – April 3, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday March 29, 2021 6th Circuit sides with Christian prof. who refused to call trans student by preferred pronoun At Least 20 Injured in ISIS-linked Suicide Bombing at … [Read more...]
A God of Love and Wrath
A God of love and wrath: Unfortunately, some things are learned the hard way. My wandering around in the New Age taught me several lessons I hope never to forget. I wish I hadn't gone through all that. But I probably needed to in order to drive these lessons into my thick skull. I finally learned the reality of … [Read more...]
Gloomy Dark and Sad Gethsemane
Gloomy, Dark and Sad Gethsemane! These are expressions used by the great hymn writers. For one night it surely was a place of doom and gloom. Yet Christ was victorious. A Place Called Gethsemane Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap March 22 – 27, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap March 22 – 27, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday March 22, 2021 Church of England may impose black, minority ethnic quota for clergy Pakistani Judge Changes Christian’s Life Sentence to Death After Caving to Muslim … [Read more...]
On Jews and Credit Card Identity Theft
On Jews and Credit Card Identity Theft - I know that's a weird title to an article. But stay with me. This is more about the Jews than credit cards. Imagine that someone steals your credit card. You get statements from your bank detailing purchases you never made. Someone has taken over your identity. You are still … [Read more...]
From Rejoicing Trees to Clapping Rivers
From rejoicing trees to clapping rivers - the entire creation gives glory to the Lord God Almighty. Even The heavens declare the glory of God. Psalm 19:1. Chronicles Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap March 15 – 20, 2021
Christian News Weekly Recap March 15 – 20, 2021 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday March 15, 2021 ‘Ex-gay’ pastor can’t sue Vimeo for removing church’s account, appeals court rules UPDATE: Wife of Jailed Canadian Pastor Shares Details of Husband’s … [Read more...]
