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...]
Call of Hope Ministries
For over a century, Call of Hope has been making the gospel accessible to Muslims through creative media, relational evangelism, discipleship, humanitarian aid and church planting initiatives. More than 200 indigenous Muslim background believers, all theologically trained, and all leaders in their ministries and … [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...]
A Gentle and Lowly Controversy
You may not have heard but there is a controversy over Dane Ortlund's new book, "Gentle and Lowly". The book has been selling well and has very good reviews by notably responsible people. The full title of Ortlund's book is "Gentle and Lowly - The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers." I haven't read it yet. … [Read more...]
