Whether people honor the birth of the world’s savior or celebrate a secular culture’s happy holiday season, it’s Christmas nonetheless and a time of reckoning. ♦ In a casual conversation she initiated about religions, I once asked a young Jewish coworker what she thought… Read More ›
We may as well face it. Religion and politics do mix. Why shy away from it? Can we now be honest? Here’s some perspective gained by looking at historic Israel and contemporary America at a culturally similar time. ♦ Remember when… Read More ›
Ever notice how most people think the BOOK of EZEKIEL is about the future? Many pastors don’t help by claiming Russia (Rosh) is going to attack Israel and usher in Armageddon. It’s actually a lot simpler than that. ◊ Try… Read More ›
How we extrapolate the words of Old Testament prophets to apply to our own modern day nations and events is actually dubious logic and worth a reset in thinking. ♦ While rich and deep and dense with recurring themes and… Read More ›
A evil king reigns for 55 years. His evil son reigns only 2 years. His grandson becomes king at the age of 8, rules for 31 years and is considered one of the greatest kings of the land. What’s it… Read More ›
Here we go again. World events trigger another wave of Bible prophecy. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Who cares? Should we care? Actually, yes. ◊ A Christian politician quotes the Bible and expresses his belief. A Christian news pundit questions him… Read More ›
There’s a spiritual shift underway – led by younger people in the US. Yes, Jesus is growing in popularity quite a bit this Easter. Truth, like cream, has a way of rising to the top eventually. ◊ There is some fresh… Read More ›
The US has gone through another transfer of power. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Depends on your own personal point of view or belief system. ◊ This week President Donald Trump has replaced President Joe Biden… Read More ›
Beyond the warm greeting and goodbyes, the final chapter of ROMANS ends with a bang. It’s only seen that way if you understand the full weight of Paul’s message about Jesus. ◊ As this profound BOOK of ROMANS comes to… Read More ›
Christians say they we should all try to act like Jesus. Is this even possible? Is it even still relevant? Interesting to see what the Apostle Paul actually says about this in the BOOK of ROMANS. ◊ It’s almost trite… Read More ›
Merry Christmas! The details in and around Christmas invoke awe and wonder. They can calm and awaken our heart, mind, and spirit. Select and read here from a variety of thought-provoking stories and perspectives. ◊ Each year at this time I… Read More ›
The story of Mary, mother of Jesus, is an interesting case of faith, devotion, obedience, and praise. Amazing depth for one so young. ◊ Many people will be reading the Christmas story over this week. Most will focus on Luke… Read More ›
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