Scripture: John 3:1-20 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with that person.” 3 Jesus... Continue Reading →
The Powerful Witness
Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know where you are living, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you are holding fast to my name, and you did not deny your faith in me even in the... Continue Reading →
Hope of an Inheritance
Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23 11 In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, 12 so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also,... Continue Reading →
Wisdom to be Perfect
Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29 24 I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church. 25 I became its minister according to God’s commission that was given to me for you, to make the word... Continue Reading →
Do They Need to Deceive? part 3
A couple weeks ago I wrote two articles on how Answers in Genesis (AiG) and other Young Earth Creationist (YEC) organizations often use deception in the promotion of their ministry (you can find those articles here part 1 & part 2). Since I wrote those articles I have seen two more sensationalized social media posts... Continue Reading →
The Love of Strangers
Scripture: Romans 12:9-21 9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs... Continue Reading →
Understanding the Rift: Evangelicals and American Nationalism
Recently I was asked to write a response to this question, "Can you point to a turning point in American culture or history where the church started making this dramatic turn away from the teachings of Christ?" This was part of a larger (and ongoing) conversation about how to talk to fellow believers about politics.... Continue Reading →
Joining the Fellowship
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10 We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it and declare to... Continue Reading →
Do They Need to Deceive? part 2
As I stated in yesterday's post (here) I have difficulty with some Young Earth Creationist (YEC) organizations, namely Answers in Genesis (AiG) and Creation Ministries International (CMI), not because of their beliefs, but because they routinely are deceptive in how they convey their beliefs. At times these organizations use outright lies and at other times... Continue Reading →
Do They Need to Deceive? part 1
I do not often write on the intersection between science and religion (though I do try to educate myself on the topic) because I do not feel I have enough qualification in the realm of science.1 Because of this interest I follow a number of Christians on different social media platforms and over the last... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 