A discussion turns to religion and someone states their viewpoint about God, the Bible, Jesus, or religion in general. Their thinking is very different from yours. How do you respond? How about at 36,000 feet? ◊ I recall a cross-country… Read More ›
Evidence
The Last King
Who was the last King of Israel? He reigned and died during Daniel’s lifetime. It’s helpful to understand these events that bring credibility to the historic truth of the Bible. ◊ I was taught long ago to learn and remember… Read More ›
The Happy Atheist
This atheist always thought Christians were foolish, deluded, and even evil. One day she met a friend who talked about God in a way she’d never heard before. ◊ I heard a young atheist share her story. She was quite… Read More ›
Confronted with Truth
How do you respond when your ideas or beliefs are challenged or exposed as false or wrong? Do you get defensive or deny or fight back? Do you turn and walk away? ◊ How do you discern if you’ve been… Read More ›
The 70 Weeks Prophecy in DANIEL 9 (Part 3)
So how does the math work for Daniel’s “70 Weeks” and how does it fit with the “Rapture” and the “Second Coming” of Jesus? Actually, it doesn’t. ◊ So how do you get 490 years out of Daniel’s dream/vision interpreted… Read More ›
The Decree in DANIEL 9 (Part 2)
How do you interpret this famous prophetic passage in DANIEL 9? One thing is clear: this prophecy was for the people of Israel and culminates with Christ. It was not directed to others, certainly not us living 2,000 years later…. Read More ›
Confessional Prayer in DANIEL 9 (Part 1)
Have you ever come to God in complete humility and brokenness, not asking for anything other than mercy and leniency? This is what Daniel did on behalf of the entire people of Israel. ◊ Everyone prays. Or at least most… Read More ›
The Challenge of Mount St. Helens
43 years ago this month, Mount St. Helens erupted before our eyes. Just as with many things these days, the war on Truth rages on. ◊ Most adults over the age of 50 recall the eruption of Mount St. Helens… Read More ›
Alexander the Great in DANIEL 8
Two years later comes another dream/vision for Daniel. Though given an explanation, it is not surprising he is still confused and troubled by what he is told. ◊ Chapter 8 unveils another dream that Daniel experiences two years after his… Read More ›
The 4 Beasts/Empires in DANIEL 7
Now comes the prophetic part of the Book of DANIEL. But is this past history or a prediction of future end times? Be forewarned: this may not be what you learned from church sermons, books, or movies. ◊ In Chapters… Read More ›
The Lions’ Den in DANIEL 6
Evil people have conspired against good people all through human history. Sometimes good triumphs over evil – sometimes not. In Daniel 6, much is revealed about human nature and the purposes of God. ◊ Have you ever seen someone suffer… Read More ›
The Handwriting in DANIEL 5
You’ve heard the phrase “the handwriting is on the wall.” This comes from the Bible, specifically in the Book of DANIEL chapter 5. What’s going on here? ◊ When something is inevitable or seemingly about to happen, one may use… Read More ›