Genesis, chapter one, says that God created humans, animals, the sun and the moon, the seas and land, and all plant life. He is over all. The Psalmist writes, “When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, ...
Read More »God Is Love And Grace, But…
You are most likely reading this article to find out what the “but” refers to. After all, if God is all about love and grace, would there be exceptions? God is love, but he is also a holy God with righteous and moral standards for living. In response to his ...
Read More »Socialism, Christianity, and America
Since we have a member of the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) running for president, and since he is attracting rather large crowds at his campaign appearances, I thought we should take a look at Christianity, socialism, and America. Are they compatible? Some (non-Christians) have made the declaration that Jesus ...
Read More »Choosing Your Candidate
The presidential election season has descended on us already. One by one, we hear of yet another hopeful, announcing a bid for the presidency. Special interest groups and lobbyists will soon flood the air waves and mailboxes enlightening us on who we should vote for and why. Before long there ...
Read More »Fixers, Enforcers, and Why We Turn From Authority
I know how to ruin a perfectly good weekend. I just bring up taking our kids to the dentist. That’s all it takes. Whatever joy that was filling the space of our happy, home-full of children departs. One moment, we delight in the smile of a two-year-old laughing at his own jumping ...
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