Over-familiarity with the troubles of this society can be daunting. A careful look at the struggles that threaten to engulf the country reveals an abundance of blameworthiness and little to no hope. We should expect this, it is the natural state of man since expulsion from Eden, without God and without hope. However, if we … Continue reading The end of strife
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When God lays out the plan for a society in Christ he doesn't stop short or go half way, he does all things, whatsoever he pleases. But various individuals and institutions stop short or turn aside to the left or to the right. For parallels, we can consider the nation of Israel, who never did … Continue reading Friendly-fire
Quickie: Persecution leads to boldness
In tough times, persecution can lead spirit-filled believers to speak more boldly, not less. When the persecution got heavy in Jerusalem in the first century, the church prayed for boldness. They also spread out across the region preaching the gospel. When the apostle Paul was imprisoned for preaching the faith, the saints got seriously bold. … Continue reading Quickie: Persecution leads to boldness
Don’t be overwhelmed
As we seek to understand the world around us in light of the word of God, we need to also follow the instruction of the word of God concerning the world. There is tremendous evil in the world, and we need to recognize, reject and rebuke it. But we must not allow our thoughts to … Continue reading Don’t be overwhelmed
Another tool – why we believe
In previous posts I have described rules of practical wisdom which are really not wisdom at all. The posts endeavor to show what these rules are and why they are so faulty. By analogy I compared them with using the wrong tools for a project, and suggested that we could all profitably set them aside. … Continue reading Another tool – why we believe
Maybe we shouldn’t call it science
Here is a great article by Austin L. Hughes that sheds some light on the faith that science can answer every important question. In the article, this notion is called scientism. It's not a short read, but I think it can be very helpful for those who want to be able to discern between legitimate … Continue reading Maybe we shouldn’t call it science
Seen a Great Light 