I do not want to take anything away from the moon landing, it was a truly momentous achievement. I am still awed by the engineering and courage that resulted in such an accomplishment. I am however disappointed in the White House's choice of words to mark the celebration yesterday. The concept of "American Exceptionalism" is... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23 13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many things in parables, saying: “Listen! A sower went... Continue Reading →
It would be easy for me to disprove this meme by simply listing a bevy of scholars who are exception critical thinkers and well respected in their various fields. I am also sure that if I was in conversation with this individual I could shut them down with facts showing that their ideas were based... Continue Reading →
I It can be difficult for many to recognize that the Old Testament does at times speak of women as if they are property. And this realization leads to claims like the one made in this meme. I do not believe that the conclusion drawn by this meme is justified. First, I think this is... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Romans 5:1–8 5:1Therefore, being set right through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus the Anointed. 2Through whom, also, we have access to this gift, to stand and exult in the hope of God’s glory. 3Not on this alone, but also, we exult in the trials. We know that trials produce... Continue Reading →
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11–13 11 Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. 13 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the... Continue Reading →
Like so many I grew up with C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. I hope that you also had this wonderful childhood experience, and I hope that you, like me, have not grown out of them. I use my own kids as an excuse to return to those books every year but in reality I am... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Acts 1:6–14 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy... Continue Reading →
Today I saw this post from JD Hall. Hall claims he is not a Christian Nationalist, so we will have to accept that. Yet he is defending a post Joel Webbon, a Christian Nationalist and racist, made the other day. Webbon and Hall are claiming those of European descent claim special privilege from God based... Continue Reading →
I ran across this meme this morning and though I understand the person's difficulty with the text I take issue with the meme. And my issue is this, if you reject the Bible on the simplistic grounds of the story of a talking snake and a seven-headed monster my guess is you are not reading... Continue Reading →
Squinting in the Light 