I was reading through Mark Knoll’s The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind (IVP) this afternoon, and came across this most enlightening point:It is the nature of God and his loving work, not primarily the practical benefits, that requires cultivation of the mind.For a Christian, the most important consideration is not pragmatic results, or even the … Continue reading Discovering the Universe to Know More About the Maker of the Universe
Youth Apologetics
The other day someone who asked, “What would the youth need to know about the Christian faith?” I responded with the following:It is important for high school students, grades 9-12, to understand that Christianity is more than just my mom and dad’s religion. They too must take up the challenge to know what they believe … Continue reading Youth Apologetics
What’s the Deal with Same Sex Marriage?
Today I came across a newsflash about DC’s decision to recognize gay marriages. The issue of gay marriage as recognizing the rights of homosexuals is the popular vote. In fact, anyone challenging the idea is shunned in the most militant fashion.Gay marriage is an issue of morals, for all legislation reflects someone’s morality. The issue … Continue reading What’s the Deal with Same Sex Marriage?
Killer Book about Books that Kill…
My review of 10 Books That Screwed Up the Word: And 5 Others That Didn’t Help (Washington DC: Regnery Publishing House, 2008) by Benjamin WikerIdeas have consequences; therefore, bad ideas published in books can have bad consequences for generations. Benjamin Wiker, working off of this general thesis in 10 Books That Screwed Up the Word: … Continue reading Killer Book about Books that Kill…
Christianity without Heaven and Hell
If there were no heaven or hell, would you still follow Jesus?Every now and then I come across a blog, article, or sermon with some spiritual type of fellow asking, “If there were no heaven or hell, would you still follow Jesus?” (Maybe it was Tony Campolo, who knows? Anyway…) But what a mind-boggling question … Continue reading Christianity without Heaven and Hell