When talking or reading about the origins and diversity of life, or even simply about the life sciences generically, there are some terms that seem simple enough but are actually confusing. The reason is that, depending on who you are reading or talking to and the context of the discussion, there may be more than […]
“We remind ourselves that everything we have is a gift from God to be used for God, and that our hope is not found in the things of this world but in Christ alone.” — Jonathan Noyes, Stand to Reason Yes, this is a post-Thanksgiving thanksgiving post. You’re welcome. I was listening to Greg Koukl’s […]
As with yesterday’s bonus post, today’s post is a citation of recent Facebook comments by Scott Klusendorf, President of Life Training Institute, the formatting of which I have adjusted for readability. “Yesterday, a pastor of a politically diverse congregation asked what he should say to his people about voting. Here is what I sent him… […]
Tonight’s bonus post is the first of two commentaries from Scott Klusendorf, President of Life Training Institute. Though it is pretty much quoted verbatim, I have taken the liberty of adjusting the formatting a little for readability…. “Here’s what I’ve never understood about evangelicals who endorse Biden: Why is Donald Trump’s character an obstacle to […]
We have all heard the claims and warnings — some quite hysterical — that our use of fossil fuels is recklessly irresponsible and immoral. If we don’t make dramatic changes ASAP, the end of civilization will be upon us in mere decades, if not just a few years. But, this is nothing new. Since at […]
Once again, All Hallows’ Eve is fast approaching, and jack o’lanterns, costumes, and trick-or-treating for candy become the topics of much conversation, particularly when children are involved. But, Christian parents (and some others) have to weigh serious concerns about occultic themes, etc., versus their children’s enjoyment and inclusion in Halloween activities. Not letting your child […]
Last week, I briefly discussed what I thought were shortcomings of the currently-available choices for side-by-side (aka “parallel”) Bibles. I then introduced two hypothetical combinations of four translations each that appealed to me, and which I would like to see in hard-copy editions. I cited Matt. 6:9-13 (i.e., the Lord’s Prayer, aka “Our Father”) as […]
I don’t use parallel Bibles. In case you aren’t familiar with the term, a “side-by-side” or parallel Bible is one that has two or three or four (or, in rare cases, more) translations presented in parallel columns. Usually, at least one uses the formal/essentially-literal approach to translation and at least one uses functional/dynamic equivalence. This […]
Despite the Judeo-Christian beginnings of the United States of America, there are some Americans these days who want to silence and marginalize Christians. (See my last couple posts.) While claiming to be “tolerant”, many will use bullying tactics to do so. (I suspect I’m not telling you anything new, here.) Yet, some Christians seem to […]
Mikey Weinstein is at it again. Here’s what happened… The Marine Corps had some training scheduled for JAG reservists. One of the sessions was to be presented by Jay Lorenzen, a retired Air Force chaplain currently working with Cru. The lesson was supposed to be a “virtual battlefield tour of Gettysburg using a video from […]
