Many years ago I heard a wrestler say that the best defense was an offense. Well, I'm not so sure about that. Nevertheless, I want to provide some defense for the Pre-Trib rapture, and to some degree also go on the offense. There's good reasoning for this... Some criticisms of pretribulationism are … [Read more...]
Hybrid Civil War?
What would a Hybrid Civil War look like? That was the title of an interesting PJ Media piece by Richard Fernandez. It ticked a few boxes for me. Are we in one now? In a nutshell, Fernandez warns us that: If a civil war were actually underway it would take the form of hybrid warfare and look much like what can … [Read more...]
Outspoken Tulip
I'm constantly humbled by people like Joni Eareckson Tada, who have enormous challenges. Their attitudes minister to grumblers like me. Another example is The Outspoken Tulip, DebbieLynne Kespert. I initially came across DebbieLynne's blog via Twitter and was quickly captivated by her love for God, despite the … [Read more...]
The Firing of a Pastor
At the time of writing this column there has been a lot of controversy over the firing of a popular pastor. This has come after years of allegations against him, his church. A caveat to begin with - I don't want to get into minute details for two reasons: The first is that I'm not a polemical-discernment ministry. … [Read more...]
Being Chased by a Lion
From time to time I still indulge in reading C. S. Lewis' Narnian Chronicles. I guess I never grew up in some ways. The Horse and His Boy is one of the books in the series. The central figure is Shasta, a boy who meets a Narnian talking horse. Shasta and Bree meet up with a Narnian mare and a refugee Calormene girl. … [Read more...]
The Lost Honor of John Nelson Darby
My title "The lost honor of John Nelson Darby" was inspired from a British T.V. drama called "The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies." It was based on a true account. Unlike Darby's story, that drama had nothing to with Bible prophecy. Christopher Jefferies was wrongly arrested for the murder of Joanna Yeates. The … [Read more...]
Walking the Valley of Shadow
Have you ever found yourself walking the Valley of Shadow? I have, many times. Many years ago I drove my father to visit an old friend who lived in a nursing facility. This man had had both legs amputated due to a circulatory problem. It was a sobering visit. At that time I had personal concerns. But my issues didn't … [Read more...]
Some Thoughts on Prophecy
Eschatology is one of my favorite topics - if you haven't guessed yet. Chances are that, if you're reading this, it's also true about you. Discussions about eschatology can be quite passionate and divisive. You might even say they're often passionately divisive. Here are some of my thoughts on prophecy. Not that anyone … [Read more...]
Lord Come Soon
Lord, come quickly! Lord, come soon! How often have we uttered these exclamations? It seems to occur more often as I get older, and especially in times of anxiety. In Revelation we read... I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown. Rev 3:11 ESV He who testifies to these things … [Read more...]
Red Hat Virus
You may have never heard of the Red Hat Virus. But beware - it's insidious and highly contagious. Trust me. I'm not talking about computers either. Moreover this has nothing to do with Red Hat Linux. You can get this virus from the internet without it secretly downloading to your PC. It isn't a Trojan. You can … [Read more...]
