Why The World’s Dark Business Is Booming
A gathering swell of violent rage, fear, depression, and a growing lust for drugs, alcohol, and pornography are tearing at the moral fabric of our society. But why?
Perhaps we should seriously considered the distinct possibility that all the guiding philosophies of this world have unionized to cobble together a central message that drives us into the moral chaos in which we find ourselves. Like a fat-cat global conglomerate, the world and its board of directors have fine-tuned their mission statement and built... Continue Reading
Truth Stumbling in the Street: Warnings from Nazi Germany, 1939
This month marks 75 years from the end of Hitler’s Third Reich.
Simply put: in a culture in which truth-telling appears so little valued in general (many even denying that truth exists) and in which deceptions and lies are commonplace and seen as no big deal, Christians may do well to be intentional, reminding themselves that the Word of God upholds truth-telling and that lying is an... Continue Reading
Fallen, Fallen is Babylon the Great
Revelation 18 almost reads like a news report of the breakdown of civilisation.
It might sound like I’m describing the present worldwide Covid crisis, but actually I’m summarizing Revelation 18, where John sees the end of the world. ‘Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great!’ (Rev. 18:2). In the Bible generally, and in Revelation in particular, Babylon represents the world against God — fallen, sinful humankind. So the fall... Continue Reading
The Truth (and Lies) about Coronavirus
LIE: We don’t know much about coronavirus.
COVID-19 is an actual medical disease that will lead to tragic deaths. Although this seems obvious, it should be clear that no one involved wishes to express anything but sympathy to those affected and their families. Respiratory failure is a terrible way to die. That is true if that death is due to asthma, COPD, pneumonia,... Continue Reading
No Path to Normalcy
A “reopened” America won’t be as we remember it.
Both our economy and our healthcare system, our president has assured us repeatedly, are unlike anything in human history. “And they are coming back,” he repeats—“and quite quickly.” I’m not so sure. For two reasons, the freedoms we inherit on the other side of this tragedy will be altogether different from what we experienced coming... Continue Reading
Coronavirus, Government Overreach, and Christian Prophecy
Every thinking Christian should read some of the more thought-provoking articles of the last few weeks and reflect on the questions raised by them.
The hazards involved in questioning dominant media narratives highlight that freedom of speech and expression are definitely on the endangered list in much of the West, and unending vigilance is required to guard our God-given freedoms. Perhaps our temporary ‘house arrest’ in North America will help us value and fight for our freedoms more attentively when... Continue Reading
Home Sweet Homeschool
Elizabeth Bartholet, a Harvard law professor, is concerned that homeschooled children are in a dangerous situation and won’t be able to contribute to a democratic society since they have not attended schools.
In view of the clear educational advantages to homeschooling, the only reason for such a determined attack on it is the existence of a widespread ideological commitment to use the state and state education to bring down historic Western culture and the Christian faith. Homeschooling, whenever possible, may be one of the last remaining ways... Continue Reading
When We All Get Back to ‘Normal’
In the midst of change across society, we must not accept a “new normal” in which the church does not gather.
We all get used to a certain pace of life. For most of us, I venture to guess that our typical pace is anywhere from steady to warp speed. Yet I also suspect that a great many of us have had that pace come to a near screeching halt over the past several weeks. ... Continue Reading
A Brief COVID-19 Analysis and Its Implications for the Church (Part 2)
An Update and Biblical Analysis of the Response to the Pandemic
In sum, the potentially disastrous situation we find ourselves in has come about, in part, by a totally inexplicable desire by our magistrates and public health officials to portray COVID 19 as a monstrous, highly contagious and virulent virus by which one places their life at risk just by being around an infected person. That... Continue Reading
A Plea for Shalom: An Open Letter to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors
Shalom refers to overall physical and spiritual well-being. Shalom leads to lasting victory in the battle over sickness and death.
Shutting down the economy destroys personal and corporate shalom. Objectively, it entails the loss of employment, income, health insurance, savings, pensions, investments, property, and access to such basic necessities as food, water, electricity, medical care, and safe transportation. Subjectively, it leads to fear, loneliness, depression, alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, crime, and suicide. This... Continue Reading
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