12 Gifts of ChristX
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, A partridge in a pear tree. On the second day of Christmas…blah, blah, blah A partridge in a pear tree?… Continue reading
Judging Joel – Part 3
(Concluding my reassessment of Joel Osteen and his ministry. Please see here for Part 1 and here for Part 2.) Context is king (but Jesus is King) Back to Kanye then, which is… Continue reading
Judging Joel – Part 2
(Continuing with my reassessment of Joel Osteen and his ministry. Please see yesterday’s post for Part 1.) Jesus did say that In Matthew 21:22 Jesus says, “whatever you ask in prayer, you will… Continue reading
Judging Joel
I went to church in Houston the other day, and got convicted. At Joel Osteen’s massive Lakewood Church, of all places. Hear me while I testify. I’ve been really excited about what God… Continue reading
Say No to Santa
Thanksgiving Day 2019 is history. I am now okay with Christmas carols, Christmas commercials, and Christmas specials. But I will never be okay with the jolly secular symbol of Christmas himself, Kris Kringle.… Continue reading
To know the uncharacteristic we must know the character
As a Cleveland Browns fan, I was so disappointed to see their recent victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers marred by Browns defensive end Myles Garrett’s helmet-to-head infraction. The first time in five years… Continue reading
We owe God this day
A national day set aside for remembering is becoming the almost forgotten holiday. But I guess when you’re over 240 years old dementia is bound to set in. The Christmas season now starts… Continue reading
Rethinking the Rapture, Part 2
I’m continuing today my argument that we should reject as unbiblical a popular doctrine among evangelicals known as the Rapture. Click here if you missed Part 1. I used to ascribe to it… Continue reading
Rethinking the Rapture
When I was a newbie believer back in 1988 and just beginning to read the Bible, a little book called 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988 was making the rounds… Continue reading
No God, no justice
Another evil Muslim terrorist met his Maker last weekend, and I wish I could have been there for the big reveal. I imagine it was glorious, and quite what the ISIS coward was… Continue reading
Now is the day of salvation, but night is coming
The end is near. Jesus is coming back soon…I just know it. If you’ve been putting off faith in God because you figured you had plenty of time to repent, I’d suggest getting… Continue reading
On the fairness and fire-ness of hell
“What are you in for?” The convicted serial burglar crossed his tattooed arms behind his head as he lay back on his bunk and examined his new roommate. He always thought it best… Continue reading
Philo-less Sophia
I think Caroline is a pretty name and I like owning it. My parents named me after my father’s mother who died giving birth to him, so that makes it extra-special to me.… Continue reading
It takes a lot of faith to deny what can’t be seen
I’m watching my phone update 23 of my apps. It’s fascinating. One after another the updates are downloaded and the apps are changed. I stare at it. How does this happen, I ask… Continue reading
The village is coming for your children
I find it ironic that those who are the most passionate about certain “rights” and freedoms…to marry someone of the same-sex, determine your own gender, take the life of your child in the… Continue reading