21 Dead in Uvalde
21 are dead in Uvalde, Texas. 21 people died in a convulsive act of madness. We ask why. Pundits on the news shows recycle the usual explanations and politicians pontificate. All this as 21 coffins are readied for burial. While news reports focus on everything from unlocked doors, and assault rifles, to slow response times, […]
No Tribes in Christ
Tribes were important to Israel. Before Christ, the Jews were divided into a dozen tribes based on their physical lineage. Even Jesus was identified with a tribe. It was the nature of Jewish society. But when Jesus established his church, tribes became irrelevant. Even nationality was no longer important. The kingdom was open to all […]
Being Salt in a Sugary World
I like sweet stuff, don’t you? Given a choice, I’ll choose a candy bar over a bag of potato chips any day. Most people seem to like sugary snacks. That’s what keeps dentists in business. To be sure, most Americans get plenty of salt in their diet. Just this week, an FDA committee suggested that […]
Nothing New Under the Sun
Solomon said there was “nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). He was right in so many ways. A comparison of 21st century American culture closely resembles ancient biblical days. Recently, I was struck by a story in the Old Testament book of Judges, chapters 17 and 18, which closely mirrors our secular society. I’m […]
God and Evil
Seems an odd question, yes? The idea that the source of good could promote or tolerate evil is beyond thinking. But some Bible passages seem to suggest that God is ok with evil when it suits his purposes. I disagree. God and Evil: Good vs. Evil Good and evil have always warred. When God created […]
How Should We Live
People really haven’t changed much. Their attitudes and behaviors are much the same as they were thousands of years ago. At his core, man wants to direct his own steps. He chafes at the idea of someone telling him what to do. Joshua summed it up well in Joshua 17:6, “in those days there was […]
Love Your Neighbor As Yourself
For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 The heart of Jesus’ message is love. First, we see his love toward us (John 3:16; Romans 5:8 et al). His insistence to his disciples to love your neighbor as yourself is also clear. If we would […]
Abortion Victory is Overdue
A huge abortion victory for the tiniest among us! Courageous lawmakers in Texas passed the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the United States. The legislation was passed in early summer but was immediately challenged by pro-choice groups. A federal judge ruled in favor of the law so the abortion rights activists took their challenge to […]
2 Peter 3:8 One Day is as a Thousand Years?
But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach […]
A New Outside Says Nothing About the Inside
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside also may be clean. Matthew 23:25,26 The hotel manager was asked about […]
