Tag Archive: TRUTH

Truth matters. Seek it.

Ben Shapiro is a popular podcaster, speaker, author, commentator, and more. Busy man. Smart man. I listen to him regularly to get his take on current events and issues, of which he is… Continue reading →

Truth remains

The Roman governor Pontius Pilate once famously asked Jesus of Nazareth, “What is truth?” He then, perhaps more famously, did not wait for an answer but turned to the crowds and granted their… Continue reading →

If not this, then that

I’ve been a Christian for almost 40 years, been a fervent student of Scripture, helped lead Bible studies, regularly attend Sunday services. But still I have moments when I wonder if certain things… Continue reading →

Humanitarianism, practically speaking

Imagine a family of six from Mexico shows up on your doorstep and says they want to live with you in your house. In broken English they tell you they fled horrible living… Continue reading →

Yes King

You know, having a king isn’t inherently bad. A king can be wise and good in his leadership, or weak and ignorant, selfish and malevolent, or any combination of various good and bad… Continue reading →

Who do you say that I am?

Roughly 2,000 years ago a man lived who would change the times and the seasons. No ordinary man, to be sure. In fact, so extraordinary that his life intersects with each one of… Continue reading →

The scandalous cross

It’s like wearing a tiny electric chair on a chain. That’s how a pastor at our church once described the offense of the cross of Jesus Christ. He was talking about how something… Continue reading →

The wise investigate the facts

“I don’t believe in Jesus.” If faith in Jesus determines one’s eternal destiny, as I believe it does, the above declaration of non-faith is a dangerous one. So if someone I care about… Continue reading →

God’s love – a case from reason

“God so loved the world…” Other than perhaps Matthew 7:1, “Do not judge….,” a favorite of non-believers, John 3:16 has to be the best known New Testament verse and it begins with a… Continue reading →

Beauty full

I’ve always loved fireworks and am still in awe of the whole pyrotechnic thing. I love how they start out small and condensed, plain and unattractive in appearance, and end up huge and… Continue reading →

We must believe the bad to experience the good

  “I’ve got good news and bad news.” Oh, the fearful, suspended anticipation such an announcement tends to create in us. Will the good outweigh the bad, or will the bad totally ruin… Continue reading →

Based on a true story

I don’t watch many films but when I choose to see one it’s likely because it depicts actual historical events – Apollo 13, Schindler’s List, Bridge of Spies, Hidden Figures. I don’t care… Continue reading →

Logic makes me question, but also leads me to the answer

I can’t see him. I can’t hear him. I can’t touch him. Is it surprising that I might have some difficulty believing he exists? I’ve been a Christ follower for more than 37… Continue reading →

These are your gods

Someday this will all be over. Truth and righteousness will reign and evil will be vanquished. Make sure when that day comes you’re following the true and righteous God. When I went from… Continue reading →

The scandalous mercy of God

Raising ten children meant my parents had to be intentional about seeking a balance between meeting the individual needs of each of us kids without appearing to favor any. I’m sure the scales… Continue reading →