Biblical Literacy Four posts ago, we talked about Biblical Illiteracy. Today is the other side of the coin. There may be some overlap, but in “illiteracy” we saw that it was self-inflicted due to lack of study, lack of desire, and lack of love for the Father. Today, we’ll define “literacy” as knowing the difference between right and wrong, based, […]
Trust The Cure Fake news. Moving goalposts. Wear masks don’t wear masks. How can we believe anything in the media these days when the only constant is change? If masks work, why do we need social distancing? If social distancing works, why do we need masks? Suspicion, distrust, even paranoia are growing with each passing news day. Fear seems to […]
What If…What Then? Two posts ago, I talked about the “if, then(s)” in Scripture. For you computer programmers, you understand the relationship. If I hit a specific key, then a specific response will happen…every time. It’s how all software works. It also plays a role in our everyday life. If I flip the switch, then the lights come on. When […]
Is “Santa” an anagram for “Satan?” Is it just a typo or something far more diabolical? We’re in a courtroom and the evidence is about to be presented. As in all jury instructions, we are to keep an open mind until we have seen the evidence. In our courtroom, there is one difference. There is no defense, only a presentation […]
Biblical Illiteracy—a Self-Inflicted Wound * “I can’t memorize Scripture, nothing seems to stick.” “I don’t have the time and I don’t understand a lot of it.” I’m sure you’ve heard these excuses and more in discussions with those who give them, thus exposing their lack of understanding of the importance of treasuring God’s Word in our hearts, “that we may […]
Looking for Work A few good men. It seems everybody is looking for a few good men. The Marine Corps, any employer who has openings, any group of would-be brides, the God of heaven. I’m sure, if you know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you’ve asked yourself, “What is God’s will for me?” Today, I’m going to answer […]