This week, instead of proclaiming my unvarnished opinion, I am instead posing questions. I am asking you, my readers, to give your considered response. I will set it up for you. Here is the situation as I see it. Last …
Christians are Scorned for Being Non-scientific Every day we Christians are bombarded with scorn, amusement, and ridicule from the dominant media and scientific establishment. We are considered as examples of the Neanderthal man, who, according to their theory, was unsophisticated, …
There is a curious statement by Jesus found in Matthew 23:15, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you travel about on sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he becomes one, you make him twice as …
Not everything that matters to our civilization has its foundations laid in high places of government. We all know that of course but the daily news blabbers would never make you think otherwise. I had to untangle my mind and …
For Glory and for Beauty (An article NOT about the election) Read more »
The present political races for Republican nominee are a colorful reminder of the contradictions upon which we evangelicals build our thinking. The candidates know they need the conservative Christian vote but have a difficult time figuring out what exactly we …
Listening to the current field of Republican candidates for the presidential ticket has reminded me of a need for fundamental change in how we think about the issues of the day. The natural method for evaluating these people seems to …
I have been thinking about the Kingdom of Heaven lately, especially as relates to the Sermon on the Mount. I believe that the language and considerations of the kingdom have been set aside thus shortening our ability to be the …
In a strange coinciding of calendars our American Halloween falls on the same day that Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg Church doors. While our national culture celebrates ghouls and goblins the reformed church celebrates freedom from …
Victory Through the Ages (Defeat of the Antichrists) Read more »
I was reading the Mayflower Compact (Covenant) this week. The Compact formed the first civil government by Europeans coming to America. It was written and signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims before they got off the ship. This was the …
There is a lot of wailing right now about the coming crash, the mid-east spoiling for war, Israel at battle stations, and the general unwinding of the American system. There are a whole lot of my evangelical brethren who believe …