My sister “Ann-Erica” became infatuated with a charismatic multi-millionaire real estate tycoon named DJ Crump. Bewitched by his phony charm and swept her off her feet, she was lured into his world of glamor and fame. Everyone in our family and circle of friends saw beneath Crump’s seductive mask. His persona was fake and his …
New and UNimproved Christian Variants
As we’ve discovered in the last few years, viruses often morph into any number of variants. Some are less virulent than the original disease, while others can be even more deadly. Some variants, like Omicron and Delta, while less likely to land you in a hospital bed breathing through a ventilator, are more contagious than …
Myths, Speculations, and Conspiracy Theories
Someone said: “Debating with some people about the absurdity of some of the most outlandish conspiracy theories these days is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter how good you are, the pigeon will knock over the pieces, defecate on the board, and dance around thinking it won!” I find it particularly disturbing that …
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Needed: A Denser Dose of Discernment (John 7:45-53)
I ran across a passage in John 7 that reminded me of current day propagandizing schemes designed by powerful people to hold on to their power. We’ve looked at how propagandists lie with impunity, question our intelligence, and speak to us with condescension and cursing. They traffic in conspiracies and wives tales––not to mention the …
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From the Heart to the Heart
There’s no doubt that apologetics helps some people overcome intellectual barriers to faith, but it’s my experience that the most formidable wall is in the will rather than in the head. My suggestion then is to speak to their spoken and unspoken questions. When we respond with our life of faith instead of memorized clichés, …
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