I was once driving on the 405-freeway heading through Westminster, California, cruising with the flow of traffic, when I noticed in the rearview mirror a car moving at highspeed and weaving through the lanes. Suddenly, another car makes an unexpected lane change and the speeder swerves to avoid the collision, but loses control and spins … Continue reading Traveling Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
Why Did God Reject Cain’s Sacrifice?
Adam and Eve had two sons, the elder was Cain and Abel was the younger. The younger became a herdsman and the elder a farmer. No sibling rivalries are mentioned but one day Cain murders Abel. Unjustified primeval fratricide! The tipping point that led to the younger brother’s demise actually happens at the altar of … Continue reading Why Did God Reject Cain’s Sacrifice?
How is Where We Sit with God Connected to Our Walk with Him and Our Stand for Him?
Psalm 1 contrasts the way of the righteous and the wicked. The righteous one is “blessed” and “like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither” (Psa. 1:1, 3a).1 The blessed prosper in all that they do (Psa. 1:3b-4), whereas the wicked are “like … Continue reading How is Where We Sit with God Connected to Our Walk with Him and Our Stand for Him?
If the Heavenly Father is Greater than the Son, How Can There be a Trinity?
Recently a concerned gentleman asked for assistance on addressing the false teaching of an antitrinitarian teacher.1 The antitrinitarian teacher made assertions about the Trinity being a doctrine invented by men. Understanding the Trinity to be the doctrine about the Father, Son and Holy Spirit being three equal divine persons, he pointed out that Jesus said, “the … Continue reading If the Heavenly Father is Greater than the Son, How Can There be a Trinity?
Grace, Faith, Works and Jumping to Mars
July is one of those months you can see the planet Mars shining brightly in the southeastern night sky. It looks like a shiny polished red sandstone. Could anyone ever jump to Mars? Tie up those sneakers, take a running start, and go for broke! I can get about 2 inches off the ground. NBA … Continue reading Grace, Faith, Works and Jumping to Mars