Maybe we should start thinking about sensitivity training for victims. I'm toying with the idea that if victims of violence become more sensitive to its causes, we might reduce some of these incidents. Have I got your attention? First it's time for another one of those personal anecdotes... When my … [Read more...]
Gun Control and Christians
It's easy for us to get caught up in anger and frustration after the last shooting tragedy. Whenever an event such as this occurs, the government moves quickly to push the gun-control narrative, or to obfuscate the nature of the tragedy. The following article may not be popular among those of us who are just as quick … [Read more...]
The Unseen Realm Review
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...]
