When things go wrong in society, the finger of blame is regularly and understandably pointed at the “crooked politicians.” Corruption in high places does plague human societies, but it is not the main problem. … Corruption Isn’t Society’s Main Political ProblemRead more
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Hatfields & McCoys: Family Values
I’ll leave it to others to judge the historical accuracy of Hatfield & McCoys, the History Channel’s three-part miniseries portrayal of the infamous feud. It includes many of the known facts. Also, its scenery and … Hatfields & McCoys: Family ValuesRead more
“God Hates Fags”
God hates fags.
Why I Recommend Timothy Keller’s Counterfeit Gods with One Caveat
A fellow pastor recommended Timothy Keller’s Counterfeit Gods (New York: Dutton, 2009) to me after I had stated that the Bible teaches that the fundamental human problem is idolatry. I highly recommend it and here’s why.
How Biblical Is the Evangelical Gospel?
Recently I was struck by Paul’s description of conversion. “… You turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from … How Biblical Is the Evangelical Gospel?Read more
