This is a review of the book The Unseen Realm - Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible by Michael Heiser. The book is published by Lexham Press (Hardcover 413 pages). It is divided into 8 main parts with a total of 42 chapters: Part 1: First Things Part 2: The Households of God Part 3: Divine … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 11-29-2015
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 11/29/2015 This is a recap of this week’s news items from our Christian News Section. Sunday Nov 29, 2015 Vicar of Baghdad admits ISIS should be 'radically destroyed' Millennials Meet Ultrasounds: The Conscience, Technology, and New Life Tim Tebow Loses A Girlfriend, Gains … [Read more...]
Why Aren’t More Christians Among The Syrian Refugees?
Given the extent of Christian persecution in the Middle East, I have to admit to being really angry hearing that only 53 Christian refugees have been admitted into the U.S. However, the following excerpt from Open Doors - WHY AREN’T MORE CHRISTIANS AMONG THE SYRIAN REFUGEES COMING TO THE UNITED STATES? brings a new … [Read more...]
The Nature of this Cosmic Conflict
What is the Nature of this Cosmic Conflict we are in? I first heard this quote during a sermon on Daniel by Alistair Begg. It seems appropriate to cite it here: If once the curtain were pulled back, and the spiritual world behind it came into view, it would expose to our spiritual vision a struggle so intense, so … [Read more...]
Radical Obedience to God
Radical Obedience to God isn't really radical. It is what's required. A correct understanding of our position in Christ makes us His slave-servants. Yet unlike the modern negative connotation of slave, this is what, paradoxically, frees us to enjoy a glorious eternal future in God's presence. That's not what we … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 11-22-2015
Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 11/22/2015 This is a recap of this week’s news items from our Christian News Section. Sunday Nov 22, 2015 Myanmar Landslide Kills Hundreds, Many Others Still Missing Christians tell religious freedom conference: Attacks ‘made our faith stronger’ How India's 'Untouchables' … [Read more...]
Atheism and Free Thinking Dragons
Atheism proposes that rational (free) thinking logically eliminates Christianity. The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason ~ Wizard's Sixth Rule (Terry Goodkind "Sword of Truth") A few years ago an atheist objected to a friend's blog post on Christian Presuppositional Apologetics. Part of the pseudonym … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving 2015
Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate! Regardless of life's circumstances, we have much to be thankful for. Alf and I thank God for our family and friends, for His provision, protection, for the Blessed Hope and for His faithfulness. We thank Him for the ways He has drawn us closer to each other and to … [Read more...]
Salon Misreading the Bible
Do Christian Fundamentalists really completely misread the Bible? According to a Salon article, there are five ways fundamentalists are misreading the Bible. We all likely misunderstand Scripture at times, and in more ways than listed by Salon. Are the misgivings valid? How much of it is personal opinion? The … [Read more...]
Oh Right, The Crusades!
I've just finished reading ISIS-The Heart of Terror: The Unexpected Response Bringing Hope For Peace *(affiliate link) by Eugene Bach from Back to Jerusalem Honestly, in light of the recent Paris Attacks and ISIS dominating the news, I can't quite decide if the timing of reading this book was perfectly spot on or … [Read more...]
