Today, I was continuing my trek through the extensive Paul and the Faithfulness of God by N.T. Wright. There is so much content in this extensive two-volume work, I can only soak in a small percentage of it. Working through Wright is always a work in progress. He is just one of those astute theologians … Continue reading The Good Thing About God and Judgment
Job, Wisdom, Suffering and Mystery
One of the beautiful things about the Book of Job is that its wisdom puts us humans in our place in never giving an answer to all the “why” questions. Hubris drives us to formulate platitudes, slogans, and memes to answer some of the world’s most pressing issues, or to settle some deep theological, philosophical, … Continue reading Job, Wisdom, Suffering and Mystery
ISIL, Muslims, and "Authentic" Islam…
December 6, 2015.I was watching President Barack Obama’s Oval Office Address regarding threat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) [1], particularly in light of the recent shootings in San Bernardino, California. In this speech the President made a few statements concerning Islam of significance to Christians in general and to particularly … Continue reading ISIL, Muslims, and "Authentic" Islam…
Seek and You Shall Find
“There are no atheists in fox holes.” I suppose there is something to this statement, since desperate moments are catalyst for seeking solace in God. Prayer is the last refuge of a scoundrel. Yet, almost in the same breath, I can see how certain skeptics at death’s door may never think twice about preparing to … Continue reading Seek and You Shall Find
Why Does Prolife Persuasion Still Matter and Abortion is Unthinkable?
“Mommy, can I smash it with a hammer?” asked the boy. Mom, sees the roach, and says, “Yes, please do.” In the back of her mind she’s also thinking it’s time to call the pest control folks. If the “it” was the boy’s little sister, Mom’s answer would be “No, not ever!” Mom would then … Continue reading Why Does Prolife Persuasion Still Matter and Abortion is Unthinkable?
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