“There are no Christians in China!” The 15-year-old atheist sitting at our dinner table said it matter-of-factly. She had never really chosen to be an atheist, it was just all she had ever known. She was a Chinese exchange student who had moved in with our family for the coming school year. “There are more…
One of the themes of the book of Acts involves the struggle the early Christians had in defining the Church. Was the Church a new sect in Judaism? (The “Messiah-Is-Here” sect?) Or, was the Church something new entirely, a separate and distinct new body of people? If the latter, what place did Judaism now occupy…
I like how different states take pride in their own unique regional sodas. In New York, they have Manhattan Special. In Michigan, they drink Vernors Ginger Ale. In North Carolina, we have Cheerwine. If you’ve never heard of Cheerwine before, don’t let the name fool you. There’s no alcohol. You won’t find any wine in…
You’re standing to sing in a new church. The worship leader gets up to lead the first song, with the words on the screen behind him. Then you realize you can’t sing the song because you’ve never heard it. Did the worship leader write it? Who knows. But you’re left standing there, with about a…
Proverbs 21:19 states, “Better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and angry woman.” This proverb is equally true regarding a “contentious and angry” husband, parent, child, coworker, church member, etc. Angry people make life miserable for everyone. Therefore, if you live or work with an angry person, you surely long to see…
In the coming months ramping up to the election in November, Christians are going to be inundated with moral lectures on why the socialism of certain candidates is ethically Christian. After all, socialism demonstrates care for the needy and elderly and is an expression of public generosity, doesn’t it? Don’t buy it and do not…
Our friend and brother, Dr. John Whitcomb passed into the presence of his Saviour, February 5, 2020. His ministry blessed many souls all around the world. We are saddened by his loss, but we rejoice in his well earned rest. Today we offer a list of links to various comments, obituaries, and related material about…
In 1640 the Puritans of Massachusetts Bay Colony printed the Bay Psalm Book. It was the first printed book in North America. The original title was The Whole Booke of Psalms Faithfully Translated into English Metre. That title highlights the Puritan desire for a psalm book that clearly reflected the original Hebrew poetry of the…
In my last post I argued that anger is a severe problem we can’t ignore. Hopefully, you are convinced that you want to “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you with all malice” (Eph 4:31). But even if you despise your anger, you may not believe you will…
February 3, 2020 Commissioner Roger Goodell NFL Corporate Office 345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154 Dear Commissioner Goodell, This is the first time I have ever felt compelled to write a letter to the NFL corporate office. I have been an avid football fan my entire life, and I thoroughly enjoyed the recent Super…