There is the idea that circulates amongst some with the vision of 'ending poverty.' It's noble vision. It's an idealistic vision. Therein is the problem: it's an idealistic vision. Idealism does not lead to good results in a real world. It's the idealistic ideas of Marxism that led to the horrors of the gulags, Cambodia's... Continue Reading →
The Sin of Sodom
Before moving further in the story of Lot in Sodom, it's important to look at Sodom itself. Today we're going to ask a question that could possible trip quite a few people. What was the sin of Sodom?To that question many would answer, homosexuality. It has been so closely tied to Sodom that the name... Continue Reading →
As Christ Loved the Church – Eph 5:25
"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;"Ephesians 5:25 It's perhaps one of the most significant verses speaking of the husband's role in marriage. Short, yet profound. It can be summed up in a few words, yet it needs far more to fully understand. What does God... Continue Reading →
Whose Land is Palestine?
For decades the argument has raged on, whose land does Israel belong to? The Jews or Palestinians? On and on they argue, calling back in different ways. I will refrain from commenting on my personal view, for I believe it to be insignificant. What is of interest is that which I read recently while studying:... Continue Reading →
Jesus Asleep in the Boat in Psalms 107:23-31
It was by chance only recently I was thinking on the passage in Mark 4 where Jesus calms the sea. While doing so, I came across a reference that was so incredibly similar, but it was not in another Gospel. It was all the way back in Psalms. As I read it, I realized it... Continue Reading →
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