“When I say that Christianity is rational, I do not mean that the truth of Christianity in all of its majesty can be deduced from a few logical principles by a speculative philosopher. There is much information about the nature of God that we can find only because God himself chooses to reveal it to... Continue Reading

“Henry VIII is one of the oddest characters in the story of the Reformation. A man of conservative instincts when Luther’s reformation began, he nevertheless overthrew papal influence in England and built a church of his own.”   Spend much time in Protestant circles and you will eventually hear of the Authorized Bible or the King James Bible.... Continue Reading

“If someone close to us expresses strong emotions, we should do something. We might ignore the temper tantrum of a child, but if friends or spouses have shared that something is especially hard or good, we are moved by what they feel and want to know more. Otherwise, it might be the last time someone... Continue Reading

There are differences among the persons.  For example, there is a difference of order.  Giles writes, “The word order used relationally always implies the question, what order?”  The question is how are the three persons to be ordered?  Well, we need to keep a few things in mind.    An overview of the Trinity ought... Continue Reading

“Tragically, more and more children from Christian homes are being drawn to cutter websites and pagan forums–often unknown to their parents. Many are simply being secularized through the influence of their friends online.”   I am a child of the technological frontier–the brave new world of exciting potential and seemingly limitless possibility. I learned how... Continue Reading

“We were thrilled that President Obama came out in support of marriage for same-sex couples using the love and commitment and journey framework that was proving so effective elsewhere.” Not talk about rights. Focus-group-tested talk about love. Love sells.   In 2012, President Barack Obama said in an ABC interview, “I think same-sex couples should... Continue Reading

World Vision has suspended operations in Gaza, the organization stated. “We are conducting a full review, including an externally conducted forensic audit, and will remain fully engaged with the investigation that is underway.”   Update (August 9): World Vision questioned Israel’s accusations that Gaza branch manager Mohammad El Halabi siphoned off tens of millions over... Continue Reading

“We often find ourselves asking, What does God expect of me? What does he want? The answer is that he wants a people who will faithfully respond to his call to act in the pursuit of his promises, even at the most unlikely time.”   The God of the Unlikely Time Often our schedule and... Continue Reading

“We always hear about the plane that crashes, but to our ancestors, the more startling news would be that thousands of planes traverse the skies every day, without incident. Our local newspaper informs us about a person who has died, but we never consider the miracle that this person ever lived.”   Fear is a powerful... Continue Reading

“The No. 1 qualification for a board member is faithfulness. Almost 90 percent of those surveyed said that was a characteristic they desired in church board members, far above the No. 2 qualification—being a consistent giver—which was desired by 52 percent of respondents.”   Those late-night board meetings at church may have you dragging the... Continue Reading