The Rapture of Enoch - was Enoch raptured by God? And who cares anyway? The other day I was reading through a commentary on Hebrews by R. Kent Hughes. Enoch is one of the examples of faith modeled in that book and one of the antediluvian patriarchs. While I'm familiar with some of the conjectures surrounding Enoch, … [Read more...]
Heaven and the New Jerusalem
Many people struggle to imagine what Heaven and the New Jerusalem will be like. We are only granted glimpses in Revelation chapter 21. There are varying interpretations of what the Heavenly City will look like. Is it a cube or more like a pyramid? What will the New Jerusalem be like? We'll never know for sure this side … [Read more...]
Remembering MacGyver
Remembering MacGyver... No, this isn't about remembering MacGyver - the popular TV series which starred Richard Dean Anderson. MacGyver was my German Shepherd Dog. The decision to call him MacGyver came well before I met him. I suppose it was because I've always liked the name Mac. The problem was that "Mac" was a … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 18 – 23, 2019
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 18 – 23, 2019 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Nov 18, 2019 Chick-fil-A denies capitulating to LGBT activists; Christian groups won’t be excluded from donations Freedom of religion or belief ‘continues to be a … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 11 – 16, 2019
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 11 – 16, 2019 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Nov 11, 2019 87 Percent Believe in God – but Only 64 Percent Are ‘Convinced’ God Exists, Gallup Says 50 Accept Christ in Theater after Watching Faith-Based Film … [Read more...]
Proselytize Evangelize or Apostatize?
Do we proselytize, evangelize or apostatize? Should we just shut up about the gospel because it is too exclusive and offends some people? These are questions which have sparked some lively discussions around the internet. Is there even a difference between proselytizing and evangelizing someone? Both words mean to … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 4 – 9, 2019
Christian News Weekly Recap Nov 4 - 9, 2019 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Nov 4, 2019 Trump Reverses Obama’s Anti-Religious Decree Christians, Church Gather in Prayer for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Hungary’s Prime … [Read more...]
God’s Strength in Our Weakness
God's strength in our weakness - isn't that a comforting thought? It should be if we're honest! For we are weak and He is Omnipotent. And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of … [Read more...]
Christian News Weekly Recap Oct 28 – Nov 2, 2019
Christian News Weekly Recap Oct 28 – Nov 2, 2019 This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section. Monday Oct 28, 2019 Burger King Taunts Chick-fil-A with ‘Open on Sunday’ Tweet, Faces Backlash Supreme Court Rejects Case of Christian Student Forced to Write Islamic … [Read more...]
On Seeing the Face of God
Who is worthy or holy enough to gaze upon the face of a holy God? Who is worthy to approach His throne? Over recent months I keep running across the theme of God's holiness and God's glory in books, quotes; and in Scripture which seems to suddenly jump out at me. It began with a quote from Warren Wiersbe: There is … [Read more...]
