There is nothing better than getting outside and enjoying the sunshine, blue skies, and cool breezes. Inasmuch as nature can be wonderful, she is also capricious. Devastation by earthquakes, lightning, hurricanes, floods, hail, tornados, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions are just some of the more fearful and ominous displays of nature people witness. New technology allows … Continue reading Creation Longs for the Glory Revealed
Blasphemy of the Spirit
“Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. “Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, either in this age or in … Continue reading Blasphemy of the Spirit
Flutes, Dirges, and Judgment…
“We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.” God entered into this world in the person of Jesus Christ as part of a plan to redeem lost sinners. The Lord had even prepared a prophet named John the Baptist to herald the arrival … Continue reading Flutes, Dirges, and Judgment…
Origins: Seeing the Fingerprints of God in the Creation and in the Word
Something I have been wrestling with concerns the message of Genesis 1-11 in relationship to the origin of the universe. The whole issue of the Bible, and science. One of the challenges is attempting to understand the text in light of its Ancient Near East context and determining what the biblical writer sought to communicate. What did … Continue reading Origins: Seeing the Fingerprints of God in the Creation and in the Word
“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…”