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Sin. It’s all around us. The depravity of man seems to scream from every street corner. Whether it’s a parent abusing a child, a husband committing adultery, a teenager bound to drug addiction, or mass murder; all of us, in … Continue reading Man and His Sin
“Jesse James used a gun.” “…I’m sorry, what?” “JESSE. JAMES. USED. A GUN.” “………..” Points to coffee menu: “Jesse James used a gun to rob people. You just use this little sign.” Just another day at the cafe. Another customer … Continue reading Reflecting Christ in the Workplace
The Stepchildren I had heard the compliments a thousand times. “Your people are so wonderful: hard working, solid families, simple lives, and good pies.” The more they went on, the more my ballooning pride neared its bursting point. Growing up … Continue reading The Reformers and Their Stepchildren
As We Remember There were 19 of them and they had a lot in common. All had flight itineraries bound for California. All were young, Muslim men between ages 20 and 33. All were dedicated and religious followers of Allah. … Continue reading Replaying the Story
ISIS: the name conjures up a huge variety of emotions: fear, curiosity, anger, indifference, boredom. It seems as though we’ve heard nothing but news of terrorist attacks for the last year (well, that and the presidential election, but we’ll leave … Continue reading Understanding ISIS
Few Biblical passages have been attacked as much as Genesis 1. In the early 20th century when Darwinian Evolution was gaining momentum in the West, people began questioning the authenticity of the Genesis creation account. Many Christian seminaries and colleges … Continue reading How Creation Changes Everything
In Genesis 12:3, God gave Abram a promise: “In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” (NKJV) The word “families” is not referring to a father, a mother, and children. It’s a word that means “tribe” or … Continue reading God is a Missionary God
I am a graduate student at the university in my town. In regards to this venture, two well-meaning Christian men have taken it upon themselves to offer frequent advice. “What do you study at that school?” says one, an Amish … Continue reading Christian in College
Most people think they have a pretty good idea of what marriage is all about. It’s about love, honesty, respect, and that unmentionable thing the Puritans never figured out, thus becoming extinct. It is true that marriage does include these … Continue reading The Meaning of Marriage
