Faith is on the front page, and the headlines are ghastly. America has been given a fresh look into a barbarism as old as time itself, albeit a look we did not ask for. It’s easy to ignore tragedy and injustice when it’s out of sight. It’s more difficult when it’s ...
Read More »High Horses and Humility
Our president recently attended the National Prayer Breakfast. When speaking to an audience, it is not the best idea to insult and lecture those to whom you are speaking. This, however, is precisely what the president chose to do. “Prayer Breakfast.” What comes to mind when you think about those ...
Read More »Extra, Extra: Teen Dies Defending Bible
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ~ Matthew 5:10 It was illegal to be a Christian. Illegal to serve God and worship Jesus. Illegal to own a Bible, let alone read it. Illegal to go to church. Illegal to meet ...
Read More »Respond to Terrorism … in Love?
Many disagree with the release of the suspected terrorists detained at Guantanamo Bay. They believe it is wrong to negotiate with terrorists. There is disagreement, overall, regarding what the ‘correct’ response to terrorism is. What is the proper Christian response? 2 Corinthians 5:20 So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making ...
Read More »More Terrorism-Coming Soon To A City Near You?
Paris, France, recently experienced her worst nightmare…a terrorist attack motivated by Islamic State proponents of evil who were displeased with the content of some cartoons published by the staff of Charlie Hebdo, a humor magazine. If a movie was made about this act, the advertisements might read, “Coming soon to ...
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