Racism is wrong.

Do you know why?

If you say that it is wrong, but do not ultimately know why, then all you are doing is expressing either your own personal preferences or mirroring the preferences of others.

That is not acceptable, for preferences are subjective expressions, not objective moral statements to which all are accountable. That would be like saying, “I don’t like cats or dogs.” Yet no one ever gets charged with racism for not liking cats or dogs. There must be something far more foundational.

If racism is wrong, then it must be wrong on the basis that there is an…

Throughout time there have always been discussions on the topic of Salvation. One of the many things discussed about salvation is the belief of “once saved, always saved.” We all know people who believe the doctrine of "Once saved, always saved." This is the idea that once a person becomes a child of God, there is no sin that they can commit to lose their salvation. Many people today find this doctrine to be of great comfort because it in essence relieves them of all personal responsibility in their relationship with God. After all, if I am saved, and there…

“To Tell, Or To Hear Some New Thing” 

When the apostle Paul found himself in ancient Athens, he encountered the philosophers for which the city was famous. They congregated constantly and ”spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing" (Acts 17:21). It seems they were motivated more by curiosity than by true conviction. 

There are still people who love to “hear some new thing.” They are constantly looking for some new twist on a religious subject. Their interest is not in learning “the way of God more perfectly” (Acts 18:26). Rather, theirs…

The Fire of Adonai In this Christian-based fantasy, two young girls embark upon a quest of biblical proportions as they navigate through the world of the book of Revelation, a.k.a. Calypsion. Ruth’s parents, Enoch and Naomi, are avengers who pursue … Read More →

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One of the fallouts of what is being called “cancel culture” is a marked lack of mercy and forgiveness. If you’ve ever said or done something that culture considers anathema, then you are done. Canceled. From this point on, you will have zero credibility with little to zero chance of redeeming yourself. Some offenses are seen as virtually unforgivable, no matter what you say or do subsequently. You will never be able to say or do enough to appease the anger. Repentance has little effect and often seen as conveniently suspicious.

Let’s be clear. There…

Approaching Life with Joy My wife and I recently had our adorable little granddaughter to babysit for the day. What a doll! And what a little dynamo! From the moment she arrived, she was off and crawling; bouncing back and … Read More →

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THE MISSIONARIES’ “NEW SONG” “Oh sing to the Lord a new song: sing to the Lord, all the earth!” Some of us grew up singing a hymn of praise and hope written almost one hundred years ago by J.R. Baxter … Continue reading →

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