History is old news to many. Bible history is even worse for some who would say it’s boring and irrelevant. Actually Jesus had a very high expectation of our understanding of history. ◊ So you think you know your history?… Read More ›
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Jesus Masculinity
Without wise filters and guidance it’s easy to get our cues from the world around us. What’s the right way to look at this topic? ◊ A sensitive topic today in the culture is the issue of masculinity. In some circles… Read More ›
Good Teachers Don’t Do This
Why does there remain today this patronizing view that Jesus was a good moral teacher? Good teachers don’t come close to doing this. ◊ The Gospel of John reads like a good book. I suspect some people today are not reading it. It… Read More ›
So What Do You Know?
When it comes to Biblical knowledge, is it reasonable today to expect some level of general exposure and basic literacy? Even among the well-educated? ◊ I was watching a new television series recently where the main character, a medical director of… Read More ›
5 Questions for New Year’s
As we wind down another year, here are 5 intriguing questions to consider during this New Year’s holiday season. ◊ #1 Ever Challenge Yourself Like This? Of course we’ve all done it. New Year’s Resolutions are fun and silly. Some are certainly… Read More ›
More Questions for Christmas
With Christmas comes legitimate questions and varied explanations. Here are 5 more questions for Christmas. ◊ #1 How Do We Deal With the Jesus Thing? I can imagine someone thinking, if not literally saying out-loud, that “Christmas would be better if we didn’t have… Read More ›
5 Questions for Christmas
Christmas always causes questions to be raised and then seriously considered. Here are just 5 questions for Christmas. ◊ #1 Do I Really Believe It? The Bible is full of supernatural phenomena and historic reality. One’s responsibility is to confront it, not… Read More ›
The Christmas Bygone Era?
The “War on Christmas” has been waged and, some believe, may already have been lost. I believe the war will continue indefinitely. And it’s not at all about “Season’s Greetings.” ◊ At the passing of an American president this week and all… Read More ›
Discipleship. Really.
We’re supposed to make disciples. What is a disciple, really? Is it a convert, a follower, or one who is obedient to Christ? How do we really make disciples? ◊ I’ve been hearing about making disciples since I became a professing… Read More ›
Making Heaven on Earth?
There’s a lot of emphasis on human effort and initiative to bring harmony and peace on earth. Even “heaven on earth.” Is this possible? What would Jesus say? ◊ If you think about it, it’s actually easier for a non-Christian to… Read More ›
Being Biblically and Politically Correct
On the topic of our reaction as Christians to Government and Society around us: Should we care? Should we ignore? Should we engage and campaign? Should we vote? How should we vote? ◊ There’s a proverb in the Bible (Proverbs 29:27) that… Read More ›
Religiously Confused
Religion is a haven for confusion and misunderstanding. It’s Jesus that’s the real point of contention. What He says seems at odds with our common thinking and reality. ◊ I never went to church as a kid. I only heard about… Read More ›
