I was recently watching a documentary about disinformation and its lasting effects. I was particularly unsettled by one person's comment - we are living in a post-truth era. What does this mean? It means we no longer know the truth when we hear it. In fact, we no longer know truth when we see it.... Continue Reading →
Grace is a Free Gift… Not a Free Pass
There seems to be some confusion about the nature of Christianity. Through the death and resurrection of Christ we are given the opportunity for a new life. This is an unmerited act of grace, meaning Jesus offers us a gift we could never deserve. When we accept this gift our lives should be transformed and... Continue Reading →
Enduring Patience
This Lenten season I have been reminded of God's enduring patience. Many people associate God with vengeance and wrath throughout the Old Testament. While it's true that God exercises vengeance for disobedience, it is never without warning. In fact, many times generations elapsed as God patiently waited and gave many opportunities to repent. To repent... Continue Reading →
…The Last Will Be First
In my last post (The First Will Be Last), I discussed the relationship between Jews and Muslims as offspring of Abraham. Now we will look at the most devisive issue between these Abrahamic faiths, the identity of Jesus. Some Jews still consider him a false Messiah, while others a wise teacher. To Muslims he is... Continue Reading →
The Nature of Fire
My son recently asked me my thoughts about heaven and hell. Was heaven really a place in the clouds with golden gates and angels playing harps? Is it individualized to the person filled with all of the things and people we love? What about hell? Is it a fiery pit beneath the earth with Satan... Continue Reading →