When Jesus' followers saw what was going to happen, they said, "Lord, should we strike with our swords?" And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. But Jesus answered, "No more of this!" And he touched the man's ear and healed him. Luke 22 “One by one, …
Is the Bible Outdated? (Part 2 of 2)
Last time we talked about how the Bible is a more reliable source of self-identification than one’s culture. When we define ourselves based on our desires rather than on something as unchanging as the Word of God we’re either being dishonest or unaware of how our current culture affects our sense of who we think …
Is the Bible Outdated? (Part 1 of 2)
If I’ve heard it once I’ve heard it a thousand times that the Bible is outdated and therefore can’t be trusted to speak to our modern world. Our 21st century western culture has evolved past 1st century times, where it’s message and mores were more relevant. We’re better informed today about how the universe works …
Sometimes it takes some serious seeking
They fasted that day until evening… and inquired of the Lord… They asked, “Shall we go up to battle with our brother Benjamin or not?” The Lord responded, “Go, for tomorrow I will give them into your hands.” Judges 20:26-28 One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, …
“Don’t bring those people here!”
I’ve heard a lot of hysterical rhetoric about terrorists exploiting the Syrian refugee crisis to enter our country and do what terrorists do. Maybe it’s true. Maybe there will be a problem with it down the road. I realize that it doesn’t take many crazed radicals to do a lot of damage. We’ve seen …
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