All you need is love. Love wins. Love trumps hate. These are just a handful of widely circulated slogans on love. This idea of love is supreme. Give me an unconditional love, the kind I deserve, the kind I want to return. But what is love? The ground or basis for all that can be … Continue reading God Loves…
Test the Spirits
Today’s new Web technologies allow one to discover a universe of information on practically any topic, and the things of God are no exception. The trouble is in weeding out the useless information to find what’s important. I find the stakes are high with respect to spiritual matters, since whatever information one finds can have … Continue reading Test the Spirits
The leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees
Jesus said, “Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” (Matt. 16:5).On one occasion after landing on the shore the Sea of Galilee, the disciples realized they had forgotten to pack bread for the trip. Jesus then seizes the opportunity to warn them about “the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees” … Continue reading The leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees
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
For Christ or Against Christ?
Jesus Christ calls people to enter into a relationship with God the Father through the way He established through the cross and those who enter into that relationship with God by faith, they would graciously receive eternal life. Yet, Jesus is sensible without fear of drawing out the lines that distinguish truth and error, right … Continue reading For Christ or Against Christ?