Why are Christians who claim to be moral so intolerant? What is tolerance? Is tolerance a virtue? The dictionary gives the following definition: “a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward opinions, beliefs, and practices that differ from one’s own.” Tolerance is not found among the four cardinal virtues of temperance, prudence, ...
Read More »God Is On Your Side and Has Your Back!
Have you given much thought recently to Paul’s words of encouragement written in Romans eight? The last half of the chapter finds Paul reminding believers that God hasn’t forgotten them, or us for that matter. Paul implies that regardless of our circumstances God is still in control and will make ...
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There Isn’t a “Bang” Big Enough!
One day, there was nothing: no universe, no earth, no plants or animals and no people. Then, the universe sprang into existence as a “singularity.” Experts admit that they do not know what a singularity is or where it comes from! A “singularity” is believed to exist in a black ...
Read More »The Bible: An Inconvenient Truth?
God’s Word is many things: truth, power, healing, hope, the way of salvation–it is alive. But is the Bible inconvenient? Consider Paul’s words to Timothy: Herald and preach the Word! Keep your sense of urgency [stand by, be at hand and ready], whether the opportunity seems to be favorable or ...
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