The Problem Is Me
I’ve never really had a problem with God – my problem has always been with me. Being raised in a conservative Christian home by two […]
Prudence vs Fear
God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. • 2 Timothy 1:7 Terrorism
Depressed but not Despairing
Even as there is a difference between a headache and a brain tumor, there is a difference between depression and despair. Depression, as used in
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A Very Different King
A striking image is presented to us in the eighteenth chapter of John’s Gospel. Jesus stands on trial before Pilate. It seems on one side
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Depression
[Originally written in April of 2020 during the early months of COVID-19] OK, I admit it – I’m depressed. Well, maybe not depressed, but certainly
The Bible & Gender
In our attempt to give a Biblical perspective on Gender, we must differentiate the LGBTQ+ movement with its radical political and cultural agenda from co-opting
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The Man in the Middle
I want to be the Man at the Top. I want to be admired and adored, envied and emulated, respected and regaled. I want to
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Why Whine about Wine?
The sign on the lobby counter reads, “Questions for God.” The accompanying form reads: “Here’s a question I would ask God if I could.” Of
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Religion’s (Verified) Benefits
In a recent article I read, Carey Nieuwhof quoted Mark Clark who was quoting Rodney Stark. (I think all my attribution quotas are lined up
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Unexpected People
[This article replaces tomorrow’s] An Unexpected Advent Story God promised the nation of Israel—His Chosen people—a magnificent gift. For thousands of years, Israel waited for