Psalm 25: A Song of David. I’ve used the 1977 NAS translation as it is my personal preference for reading the Psalms. One of the many benefits of the Psalms is the wealth of theology, devotion and comfort which they impart to the reader. Not only can you find their verses in hymns, poems and prayers, but they are … [Read more...]
What Does It Mean To Be Holy?
What Does It Mean To Be Holy? Is it sitting in an ashram meditating all day and eating vegetarian foods? I once knew a Buddhist who wanted to save up enough money so that he could spend all his time meditating. It was his idea of attaining holiness and enlightenment. I also spent quite a few years exploring … [Read more...]
A Few Good Blogs
A Few Good Blogs: After leaving the New Age, I came across an article by Mal Couch which provided some helpful links. Of course there were other helpful guides. Most of these pointed me in the right direction and impressed upon me the value of referring people to solid sources for God’s word. With that in mind, my … [Read more...]
Christ Comforter and Shepherd
Christ Comforter and Shepherd. The Comforter poem can be found in “Anthology of Jesus,” edited by Warren Wiersbe (page 111). The Shepherd poem can be read in A. W. Tozer’s “The Christian Book of Mystical Verse” (pages 52, 53) The Comforter I heard the voice of Jesus say,“Come unto Me and rest;Lay down, thou … [Read more...]
Why We Believe What We Believe
Have you ever wondered why we believe what we believe about Jesus and Christian doctrine? When I left my old "New Age" life behind I sometimes scrambled to find good teaching resources which were faithful to Scripture. A large hunk of the problem was my own personal ignorance and the fact that I am a slow learner. It … [Read more...]
Tucker Carlson Munther Isaac
That Tucker Carlson Munther Isaac interview: Carlson’s recent interview of Munther Isaac on X (Twitter) was a boon to anti-Israel activists. Perhaps he was acting in a position of naivety, but the Carlson slot gave great voice to an organizer of the Christ at the Checkpoint Conferences, and who has been a long-term … [Read more...]
Should we cite Scripture to unbelievers?
Should we cite Scripture to unbelievers? There is a school of thought which claims that it is a waste of time. In fact, I was once informed that it is a form of arrogance to quote Scripture to unbelievers. A little memory rant... Some years ago I participated in a discussion on Amazon about Paramahansa … [Read more...]
Preparing for Battle
Preparing for Battle is the title of a prayer written by Puritan Robert Hawker. It appears in the section "Help Me Ask for Help" of a book called Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans. The world is a mess and getting worse. Each day is a spiritual battle. And, whether we realize it or not, it involves us. While … [Read more...]
The Deconstruction of Christianity
The Deconstruction of Christianity: What it is, why it’s destructive, and how to respond—a book review. Co-authors Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett, and published by Tyndale House (Paperback 304 pages). In the Foreword, Carl Trueman briefly talks about the rebellion against God’s Word in its original, historical and … [Read more...]
Did the Disciples ask the Wrong Question?
Did the Disciples ask the Wrong Question? When the disciples approached Jesus in Acts 1:6, did they get it wrong? What were they thinking? Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" Act 1:6 Okay, I've written about this issue … [Read more...]
