The story is told of a pastor search committee who was struggling to find the next pastor for their church. Despite loads of resumes, the committee could not narrow in on a person. Each candidate seemed to be inadequate. Too inexperienced, too old, too little training, or too weak in quality. A wise member of the committee pulled out a […]
Today we begin a journey through the Book of Exodus. My father asked me last week how long he thought the series would last, and with a straight face I said, “40 Years.” I don’t really believe that, but I am excited for the journey. But if we are going to understand the Book of Exodus, we must really understand the background of wha […]
As a part of my studies, I have been reading Cross-Cultural Connections. (Elmer, Duane. Cross-Cultural Connections. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2002.) Here are some of my thoughts as I have read.
In Cross-Cultural Connections, by Duane Elmer, stresses the important need for training for cross-cultural missions, whether domestic or […]Recently, I have been reading On Guard. (Craig, William Lane. On Guard: Defending your Faith with Reason and Precision. Colorado Springs: David C. Cook, 2010.) Here is my reaction to the first chapter in this interesting work.
“I should never have to apologize for believing the truth!” Thus is the response from some Christians upon th […]Some of us are old enough to remember the classic TV show Mission: Impossible. Intricate plots, dire situations, ingenious devices, split-second timing – all of these combined to keep us on the edge of our seats for 60 anxious minutes. If you’re too young to remember the original television series, the recent Mission: Impossible films […]
It must be a mistake. The Son of God nailed to a tree. Beaten and bruised, broken and bloodied their hope seemed utterly shattered. How could this be? Jesus…did Peter not rightly call Him “The Christ?” He was the Promised One, He was the Anointed One, He was the One the prophets foretold would rescue them. But now He is dead. How ca […]
Let me ask you a question…Do you know who your King is? Do you know to whom you owe allegiance? To whom have you given your pledge? Do you know the nature of your citizenship? From time to time as you travel, you are required to complete a document stating your country of origin, your nationality. If you were born in America, you […]
The various Religions of the world seek to answer the questions of life and death very differently. Buddhism says, “To live is to achieve good Karma, and to die is to hope for a better reincarnation.” Islam teaches, “To live is to obey Allah, and if your good deeds outweigh your bad deeds, death is to achieve a personal […]