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 →
Sympathy and Compassion
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-18 8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10 For, “Whoever would love life and see... Continue Reading →
Faith Endures
Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-11:3 26 For if we willfully persist in sin after having received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a fearful prospect of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. 28 Anyone who has violated the law of Moses dies without mercy “on the... Continue Reading →
Risen with Healing in His Wings
Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the body. 4 While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 