Every time a disaster takes place, there are certain people who suggest that the latest catastrophic event is a judgment from God on those who are afflicted by it. We saw it with 9/11. We saw it with Hurricane Katrina. And we are seeing it during the COVID-19 pandemic. Could it be true? Is the COVID-19 pandemic God’s way of […]
For a couple of decades, it was a little-known fact that “Jane Roe” (real name Norma McCorvey), the “Roe” in the infamous Roe v Wade case of 1973 that legalized abortion across the United States, had changed her views, become a Christian, and was now pro-life. As will be revealed in a documentary to be released today, shortly before her […]
Last year, the Pew Research Center found that 55% of Americans “often” or “sometimes” get their news from social media. It’s probably one of the easiest and most convenient ways to get your news. You can be scrolling down your feed, perusing your friends’ baby and wedding photos, memes, and general life commentary, and every so often an interesting link […]
I didn’t invent the term “theological triage.” Albert Mohler did in an article in 2004. By using the term, Mohler compared the prioritization of various doctrines we believe as Christians to the way hospitals prioritize the addressing of certain, more urgent maladies over others (such as in the extreme case of COVID-19). The term illustrates how the Bible speaks to […]
Draconian. That seems to be one of the new words du jour as governmental stay-at-home orders only get stricter. Michigan, my state, has even made national news for having some of the strictest restrictions in the nation. Here, all gatherings, public and private, are banned until May 1. Certain stores are even prohibited from selling certain items. The laws are […]
On Easter, we celebrate the defining moment of history: The resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It’s an event the likes of which has never happened before and will not happen again until he returns and makes all things new. To some, though, it seems like a fanciful tale. Claims of miracles are a dime a dozen. Stories of incredible […]
Be very careful, then, how you live, not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 Most of us have a considerable amount of extra time during the lockdowns that are active in much of the world. A few of us introverts (like me) who can be creative in figuring […]
Many know the famous story of the walls of Jericho. Maybe you’ve seen the Veggie Tales version. If you went to Sunday school as a kid, you probably heard it there as well. It’s a very memorable story, found in Joshua 6: The Israelites were about to enter the promised land after 430 years of slavery in Egypt and 40 […]
Since I wrote my last article on the coronavirus, the world has pretty much ground to a halt. This is actually the third post I’ve written on the coronavirus pandemic since I wrote my last post a few weeks ago. But the situation is changing so fast that, while one post is in progress, more news pours in and whatever […]
Most people are aware that the Bible describes many historical events. But as far as biblical history is concerned, it might as well have been a different world. With 2,000-4,000 years or more between us and them, plus thousands of miles of distance for most parts of the world, it can seem like an impossible task to identify ourselves with […]
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