To get to his resurrection, Jesu first had to endure his crucifixion. The medical data behind Jesus' tortuous death will bring you deeper insight into what Jesus, by choice, endured - for us. Join me, as we travel back two millennia to learn about a man who demonstrated love for us on a level we … Continue reading A Medical Account of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
O God, make me a ‘melted saint’.
From Chuck Swindoll’s ‘Come Before Winter”… During the reign of Oliver Cromwell, the British government began to run low on silver for coins. Lord Cromwell sent his men on an investigation of the local cathedral to see if they could find any precious metal there. After investigating, they reported: "The only silver we could find … Continue reading O God, make me a ‘melted saint’.
“I’m addicted to porn.”
"I'm addicted to porn." I hear that admission when I counsel men. A lot. Especially (but not always) from younger men. And my heart breaks for them. Unlike the old days, when a guy had to muster up the courage to go inside a store and purchase a magazine, today everything a man (or woman) … Continue reading “I’m addicted to porn.”
War in the Middle East – Is this a sign of the coming Armageddon?
I remember the beginning of the Persian Gulf War. In August 1990, in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, led by Saddam Hussein, America entered the conflict under the code name, Desert Storm. Almost immediately, bookshelves bent under the weight of books quickly written by evangelical Christians offering various answers to the question at the … Continue reading War in the Middle East – Is this a sign of the coming Armageddon?
“I don’t need your ‘blood-god’.”
The title to this blog was a reply to a Christian's post on social media. Although the person's reply was condescending, I wasn’t offended. Rather, I thought to myself, “For someone who's never actually read the Bible, it’s a reasonable reply. I can totally see why they would think this way.'" After all, the Bible … Continue reading “I don’t need your ‘blood-god’.”
The Grammy’s, etc…
This post is likely not headed in the direction you might be expecting. I used to love watching the Grammy’s & Oscar’s - that is until it became less about celebrating art and more about political angst. But I digress. The 20th century philosopher and Christian apologist, Francis Schaeffer, was a brilliant man, intelligently able … Continue reading The Grammy’s, etc…
YHWH-Shalom
Fear, anxiety, worry, confusion, and doubt are in strong supply. Peace? Not so much. Social media, coupled with the national media narrative, has only exacerbated the unrest of our minds and souls. But, don't believe for a minute that our present level of fear and anxiety are any different now than they were in antiquity. … Continue reading YHWH-Shalom
“But know this: hard times will come in the last days.”
"But know this: hard times will come in the last days." That's Paul's warning to Timothy in Paul's second letter to his young friend. (2 Timothy 3:1) These are Paul's last recorded words before his execution. Sort of his "last will and testament" if you will. After the warning cited above, Paul cites a list … Continue reading “But know this: hard times will come in the last days.”
What are the odds? – Prophecy fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
Jesus, himself, taught the Old Testament prophecies pointed to him. John 5:39 - You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me. Luke 24:27, 44 - And beginning with Moses and the prophets, Jesus expounded to them in all the … Continue reading What are the odds? – Prophecy fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
The Gospel & Jack Daniels
Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with/controlled by the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18 Below is a 4 minute video clip of a preacher giving the best exposition of Ephesians 5:18 I've ever heard. Enjoy, nw https://youtu.be/JzK-D5YQF9E?si=DSKCeQ7J4OO3C-R2