I am concerned that our preponderance of virtual activity affects us more than we realize, especially concerning the church. Context is crucial when it comes to worship; let me give an example. If I were sitting alone at my kitchen table and took a small piece of bread and gave it to my dog, it … Continue reading The Sacrifices of Virtual Church
Many people believe the punishment of a crime should not be viewed as a penalty the criminal deserves; it should be understood as rehabilitation that works to cure the criminal. These people believe this way is more humane and will keep people from being treated unjustly. However, it is essential to remember that if you … Continue reading A Gospel Perspective on Rehabilitation in Criminal Justice
Many of us have slipped into an Evangelical assumption about the Christian life that does not align with Scripture. We live a Christian existence that is far from the biblical reality. We have begun to see the spiritual life as not much more than attending church to listen to sermons—some good, some bad, doing our … Continue reading Evangelical Assumptions About the Christian Life
When scientists grapple with ultimate understandings of the real, they’re escaping science itself and delving into the realms of theology, and that theology is almost always bad. CLICK TO READ MORE...
Are Christians Draped in Babylonian Silk?" – Rob Golding delves into the intriguing connection between opulence and the Christian faith. Drawing inspiration from the book of Revelation, he unravels age-old wisdom and asks whether modern Christians may be inadvertently ensnared by the allure of luxury. Do our contemporary practices reflect the pure and blameless bride of Christ, or are they a reflection of Babylon's extravagance? CLICK TO READ.
In a world where bad news seems to lurk around every corner, how can you maintain an unshakable heart? This short exploration of Psalm 112:7 delves into the Christian's extraordinary ability to remain unafraid of bad news. -CLICK TO READ-
There will be an empty chair at Friendsgiving this year. Many people are feeling sadness over the death of Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show Friends. Perry's tragic death was due to drowning, and he was only 54 years old. Though most had never met him, millions … Continue reading An Empty Chair at Friendsgiving
Being a human is difficult today. The older I get, the more sympathetic I am to such statements. I used to think our technological advancements meant we have it easier today than ever. In a way, it is true. Nowadays, we no longer need to wash clothes manually, endure days of delay for postal messages, … Continue reading God’s Law as the Answer to Modern Guilt
Last Sunday night, a female immigrant from Pakistan joined our prayer meeting at church. She fled her homeland due, in part, to the persecution that radical Muslims perpetrate against Christians there. We prayed that her family would be able to escape so that they could worship the true God freely. Today (Wednesday), as I read … Continue reading Are Christians Soft on False Religions?
Our world will soon be flooded with essays, poetry, artwork, videos, and even music no one has created. Much of that work will be better than the art created by humans, and many people will think that our world will be a better place because of it, but if we have better content and more … Continue reading Why A.I. Might Leave Us Feeling Empty
The Fight of Faith 