Do You Believe in a Santa Christ?
A sad reality: many Christians have a Christology that is more informed by Santa Claus than Scripture
Santa Christ may be a mystical Jesus, who, like Santa Claus, is important because of the good experiences we have when we think about him, irrespective of his historical reality. It doesn’t really matter whether the story is true or not; the important thing is the spirit of Santa Christ. For that matter, while it... Continue Reading
Christmas Is For Those Who Hate It Most
What makes Christmas the most wonderful time of the year is also what makes it the most difficult time of the year
We have it sunk deep into our collective cultural consciousness that Christmas is for the happy people…. But this is so damnably backwards. Christmas – the great story of the incarnation of the Rescuer – is for everyone, especially those who need a rescue. Jesus was born as a baby to know the pain and... Continue Reading
After Boy Scouts’ Vote to Admit Gay Youths, Rival Group Takes Root
Trail Life USA, a new alternative to the Boy Scouts of America, is starting to take off in Texas and across the nation
In its structure, Trail Life isn’t reinventing the wheel. It patterns itself after the Boy Scouts with uniforms, awards for completing projects, military-style ranks, and an outdoor orientation. While Trail Life’s program is openly Christian, leaders insist that members of other faith groups are welcome. But boys who openly admit being gay cannot join. “This... Continue Reading
You’ve Never Seen a Snowflake in This Much Detail
Photos of snowflakes show order and beauty in God’s creation
Dendrites, the common six-armed shape, form at temperatures between 3 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Hollow columns form at 14 to 21 F and needles form at 21 to 25 F. “It is even possible for a single snowflakes to be a combination of shapes as it moves into different temperatures within a cloud,” Pindrock said.... Continue Reading
Federal Judge Declares Utah Polygamy Law Unconstitutional
District court ruling finds parts of Utah polygamy laws unconstitutional
The Browns filed their lawsuit in July 2011, arguing Utah’s law violated their right to privacy. The family’s argument relied primarily on the 2003 U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down the Texas law banning sodomy, which was celebrated by gay rights advocates. At the time, Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff responded that the bigamy... Continue Reading
Five Myths About Global Christian Persecution
Christians worldwide face far more persecution than what is reported in the mainstream media.
It’s often assumed that Christian missionaries and proselytizers invite persecution. But the fact is that Christians have made longstanding and unique contributions to their societies. Christians may proselytize. But even more often their faith motivates them to build hospitals, serve the poor, educate children, and aid victims of disaster. As the world’s more than... Continue Reading
Men and Women’s Brains Are ‘Wired Differently’
Men and women's brains are connected in different ways which may explain why the sexes excel at certain tasks
“It has been known for some time that there are differences between the sexes when it comes to how our bodies work and the brain is no exception. However, he said care must be taken in drawing conclusions from the study, as the precise relationships between how our brains are wired and our performance on... Continue Reading
Fossil Finding Shakes Evolutionary Theories
Creationists question Darwinian explanations of a recent DNA discovery
This finding perplexes evolutionists who believe the Neanderthals lived in Asia and Western Europe, while Denisovans were thought to be limited to East Asia, nearly 4,000 miles from the cave where the fossil was discovered in Spain. Since it is doubtful that a Denisovan could have traveled that far, evolutionists have no explanation for the... Continue Reading
An Open Letter to Clarence the Angel (From the Film ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’)
What’s the occasion of this, my very first “Angel” letter? I realize it’s a tad tardy, but it’s regarding the movie that made you famous
Does following Jesus mean one will have a wonderful life? Instead, Jesus promises a joyful life, even amidst significant suffering. In theological language, to expect a wonderful life now is to have an over-realized eschatology. We’re living between two worlds, the now and the not yet. In other words, Clarence, the reason this isn’t a wonderful life... Continue Reading
Doorbusting Advent: A Prayer From a Dull Heart Not Quite Ready for Christmas
An Advent prayer—at the beginning of another Advent season
Yet as I rounded the corner and approached the storefront, my mood quickly changed. Feverishly scanning the crowd and realized I was among the Fortunate Ones. My heart leaped for joy! Racing, even floating, to the line, I did a head count: I was number 18. Standing there with a glad smug satisfaction—“I’m number 18!!” I... Continue Reading
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