Someone once asked me about whether or not the Bible talks about the nation of China. The Bible neither names country of China nor speaks of the people from that part of the world per se. It can also be further added that the Bible neither attempts to name every single country in existence in … Continue reading Out of 1 Came Every Nation
Passover and Yahweh’s Justice
Now it came about at midnight that the LORD struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of cattle. Pharaoh arose in the night, he and all his servants … Continue reading Passover and Yahweh’s Justice
“My personal Jesus…”
I am in no way a serious Depeche Mode fan; yet, I think when Martin Gore sang, “Reach out and touch faith, your own personal Jesus, someone to hear your payers…” I think he did strike a chord that resonated well with the American soul. According to a Spin article, the song is about “being … Continue reading “My personal Jesus…”
Independence Day
Independence Day has always been a special occasion for me. More than just memories of fireworks and BBQs as a kid—and even an extended childhood with some “creative” pyrotechnics as an adult—it is also a time to be a little patriotic in commemoration of my country’s beginnings, and its formation out of a struggle against … Continue reading Independence Day
The Sin of Being Non-Judgmental
Probably one of the frequently mentioned and misunderstood teaching Jesus of Christ is this: “Do not judge so that you will not be judged” (Matt. 7:1). It really is used as a form of rhetoric for the purpose of privatizing beliefs. A number of folks are under the impression that religious beliefs are simply personal … Continue reading The Sin of Being Non-Judgmental