Holy Terror by Mel White Holy Terror by Mel White, subtitled Lies the Christian Right Tells Us to Deny Gay Equality is a book review – this review comes from a pro-traditional marriage view. I have to say that I was hesitant to read this book, as I knew that it would present issues and ideas from which I differ. I come from a Southern Baptist evangelical background. I do not identify myself as a fundamentalist, however, I do part... Read more
Matthew 4:12-23 Goin’ Fishing with Jesus Brad Paisley has a song called “I’m Gonna Miss Her” also known as the “Fishing Song.” The song is about the fact that Brad wants to go fishing.1 But doing just that may change his life. He may lose his wife. He uses humor to drive home the point. He’d rather be goin’ fishing than anything else. In the text we read today, Jesus makes the same point. He wants you to go fishing... Read more
This DVD series, produced by Living the Questions, claims that “kidnapped by the Christian Right, discarded by the Secular Left, Jesus needs saving.” This 12-session series repackages Jesus with a Christian progressive viewpoint. Let me say from the outset that I struggled to review this series. The primary reason was because it does not present orthodox Christianity. In many ways, this DVD series was a criticism of mainstream evangelical Christian thought – going so far as to suggest that “the... Read more
The Daniel Plan by Rick Warren Rick Warren has authored another book, along with Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Mark Hyman. He previously wrote the Purpose Driven Church about developing a healthy church, and Purpose Driven Life about developing a healthy Christian. Warren has written a book based on the same purpose-driven philosophy about developing a healthy body. The five main points of The Daniel Plan shows you five essential areas of your life that work together to affect your... Read more
But God…by Casey Lute Casey Lute, the author of But God… analyzes places in Scripture where this phrase is used. His conclusion is that the phrase “but God” is critical to understanding God’s part in our salvation process. With a very thorough biblical analysis (with Reformed theological positions), Lute provides a very fascinating case that God is the beginning, middle, and end of our salvation. The idea is based on the verses in the Bible which highlight God’s role in salvation,... Read more
God’s Favorite Place on Earth by Frank Viola God’s Favorite Place on Earth by Frank Viola was a delightful read. Frank Viola has written a wonderful book. He uses the place of Bethany, the hometown of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus as the basis for his contention: everyone needs a loving community to come home to. He calls Bethany God’s favorite place on Earth because this was the place Jesus went when He needed rest, comfort, and a place to call... Read more
In the End, It Is All God’s Work In the End, It Is All God’s Work is a sermon from 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 about God’s Work in our lives and how He changes it for the better. In the end, it’s God’s will. “Paul, called as an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and Sosthenes our brother:” (1 Corinthians 1:1, HCSB) Paul felt that it was important for his readers to remember the common relationship that they shared... Read more
Isaiah 49:1-7 God’s Desire for the Sanctity of My Life Isaiah 49:1-7 God’s Desire for the Sanctity of My Life is a sermon on the sanctity of life. The sermon gives seven ways in which God shows me the preciousness of my life. Today is “Sanctity of Life” Sunday. This is traditionally the Sunday in which you would hear from the pulpit the importance of life. In most churches today, you will hear about the need for life, the evils... Read more
Prophecy Watch: Military Industrial Complex and State Security Prophecy Watch: Military Industrial Complex and State Security is a simple thought reflection from Revelation 13:7-9 about the change in state security in the future. “And he was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them. He was also given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation. All those who live on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name was not written from the foundation of the... Read more
Culture Watch: New Mexico Approves Assisted Suicide “A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.” (John 10:10, HCSB) According to CNN, a judge has recently approved an order allowing New Mexico doctors to assist terminal patients who want to end their life. Three states allow assisted suicide according to this article (which also gives more background to the issue of assisted suicide)... Read more
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