Don’t Believe the Lies “It’s only a black racer,” I said in a matter-of-fact voice to a nervous neighbor as we noticed the snake on her front lawn. “They’re good to have around because they eat insects and small rodents.” A few days later, a black racer...
True/False Quiz: What We Believe and Why What’s Christian and what’s not? Test your answers to the following 10 true or false statements: All spirituality is good. We are essentially “one” with all that exists, including God. God is separate from humanity. Science...
The Trouble with Refrigerator Magnet Theology How many magnets grace the front of your refrigerator? One? Five? Twelve? Refrigerator magnets can be silly, serious, or snarky. They can be cute, corny, or sometimes even classy. Refrigerator magnets have also...
Chosen Reflections: Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? Was Jesus simply a good teacher? A wise man? Some say that’s all He was. Did Jesus search the Scriptures and then manipulate events to con people into thinking He fulfilled the prophecies? Some say that’s what He did....
Right and Wrong Choices A friend likes to post inspirational quotes on her social media. I usually enjoy reading them (and love staying connected with her and others), but I couldn’t get past one particular quote. It was from a self-help guru who said, “There...
The Power of Prophecy The U.S. presidential election is less than a month away. Each side is extolling the benefits of voting for their candidate and confidently predicting victory. Don’t you wish you possessed the power of prophecy to know the outcome of the...
Stories are told of children traumatized when they learn Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny are not real. But what about the lies we believe as adults? Some are obvious, some not so much. I recently read an article about a woman who watered a plant for two years before...
I’m confused. I understand atheists who say there is no God. I don’t agree with them. But if they choose to hold a position contrary to what the Bible says, they’re free to do so. I understand Muslims who say Allah is god and Mohammed is his prophet. Again, I don’t...
I’ve heard it over and over again. “The Bible is an ancient, mythological book irrelevant to modern culture.” Is it? The Christian community would disagree. Those who do not follow Christ are not convinced. We could lock horns and argue about this until Jesus returns....
I’ve listened to the arguments. The problem is access to guns. No, the problem begins in the heart—specifically, hearts corrupted by sin. The more I hear the debate, the more I think both arguments are missing the point. Guns have always been available. And sin has...
Don’t Believe the Lies “It’s only a black racer,” I said in a matter-of-fact voice to a nervous neighbor as...
True/False Quiz: What We Believe and Why What’s Christian and what’s not? Test your answers to the following 10 true...
The Trouble with Refrigerator Magnet Theology How many magnets grace the front of your refrigerator? One? Five?...