[Jesus said], "A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of." (John 10:10, Message) In J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings (The Return of the King), Lady Éowyn desperately desires to be allowed to … Continue reading Lessons from Middle Earth
Apologetics/Defending the Christian Faith
The Faith of Christianity vs. the Faith of Atheism
I saw the following quote posted in a "proof for the existence of God" debate recently. I thought it was a very kind and thought-provoking response: "...to believe there is no God, or to lack belief in a God, still requires faith. You have to trust that the arguments of natural theology are false. You … Continue reading The Faith of Christianity vs. the Faith of Atheism
Social Media, Lewis and the Art of Disagreement
A professor of mine, Dr. Michael Ward (University of Oxford), recently wrote a timely article entitled, "C.S. Lewis and the Art of Arguing." In light of how hostile and acrimonious debate can become on social media, I thought a couple of quotes from the essay might provide food-for-thought next time someone challenges your political or … Continue reading Social Media, Lewis and the Art of Disagreement
The Science of God
Dr. Gerald Schroeder is a distinguished physicist and biblical scholar, earning undergraduate and doctoral degrees from MIT. In his book, The Science of God, he addresses, among other related topics, the "fine-tuning of the universe". In the following particular pericope, he begins by quoting renowned physicist - and avowed skeptic - Dr. Steven Weinberg: "Life … Continue reading The Science of God
Pascal’s Wager
When we die, what do you think is on the other side? (good question) Recently, I read a story of a son (a Christian) asking his father (not a Christian) if he ever worried about what happens after we die. “The next life?” the father said. “I’ll worry about that when I get there!” But, … Continue reading Pascal’s Wager
How Critical Thinking Saves Faith
"Test everything, hold on to the good." (1 Thessalonians 5:21) Best selling author and Houston Baptist University professor, Nancy Pearcey (cited above), offers a warning in her article, How Critical Thinking Saves Faith: Research shows that many people give up on their faith and/or church attendance because they find it so very difficult to find … Continue reading How Critical Thinking Saves Faith
“How I Almost Lost the Bible”
This brief story represents precisely why I am pursuing a Masters Degree in Apologetics. Like Dr. Thornbury, the story's author, "I [have] covenanted with God to help people like the 18-year-old version of [Dr. Thornbury] —people who are on the boundary of leaving the church, and are looking for just one good reason to stay. … Continue reading “How I Almost Lost the Bible”
Homeless Demons
[Jesus said],“When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and finding none it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when it comes, it finds the house swept and put in order. Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more … Continue reading Homeless Demons
An Unstoppable Force (An Update)
"Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails." (Proverbs 19:21) "It may be hard to believe, but you will find that God will be more glorified in Jordan's death than when he was alive." When our counselor (a godly man and dear friend) first said this to … Continue reading An Unstoppable Force (An Update)
God Isn’t Dead in Gotham
God Isn't Dead in Gotham: Thousands pack the services of the evangelical Redeemer Presbyterian Church, most of them single and under 35. By Kate Bachelder, Wall Street Journal New York 12.21.14 ‘Cheer up, you’re worse than you think,” Rev. Timothy Keller says with a smile. He’s explaining that humans are more weak, more fallen, more … Continue reading God Isn’t Dead in Gotham