Traitors for Christ
To Christians who struggle with some of the miracles in the Bible in light of the supposed scientific (and experiential) evidence, do you believe in any miracles? Even a single one the Bible records? If you accept the most simple miracle that breaks a physical law…that is “supernatural”…then why do you feel a need to…
But Who Do You Say that I Am? In my last sermon, “But Who Do You Say that I Am?”…which I preached about a month ago at the Antrim Church of Christ…I spent some time looking at what first century people were saying about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sadly, most of the biblical…
Today (and maybe yesterday) I ran into multiple links to “Pope Francis wants Catholics to doubt the Church. He’s right.” by Kyle Cupp. I would posit it is two articles in one. The first theme is what led to the title of this post (“A House of Cards”) and has to do with infallible belief…
This week, a Yahoo! News article, “Pedophiles’ Brains Wired Differently,” announced: Pedophiles’ brains are “abnormally tuned” to find young children attractive, according to a new study published this week. Supposedly it may be a case of where their brains swap nurturing and sexual feelings: Usually children’s faces elicit feelings of caregiving from both sexes, whereas…
…morally corrupt. Or so it seems to me. I am not alone: “Survivor Is The Most Morally Contemptible Show On TV” Since I am on a mini-vacation in Santa Fe, New Mexico with my family I won’t go into full blown sermonizing, but seriously think about what reality TV encourages (in its subjects and its…
Okay, I’ll admit it. As much as they are biblical, imprecatory prayers make me cringe. I ran into this one today as I continue to read through all 66 in one year: Hear, O our God, for we are despised. Turn back their taunt on their own heads and give them up to be plundered…
Interesting thought from the introduction to “Theological Essays” (published in 1867) regarding how Jesus showed a couple moments of “distress of mind”: Panegyrists have described the bravery with which some martyrs have endured their sufferings before the eyes of their admirers. Jesus, who suffered not with a view to human applause, but to human consolation…
When I die…and here’s hopin’ it isn’t too soon :-), I hope nothing even close to these words are said of my passing: [Jehoram] was thirty- two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. And he departed with no one’s regret (2 Chronicles 21:20, English Standard Version, emphasis…
UPDATE: It looks like Meriam will be released?: Sudanese authorities are to free a woman who was sentenced to death for having abandoned the Islamic faith, a foreign ministry official says. Meriam Ibrahim, who gave birth to a daughter in custody, will be freed in a few days, the official told the BBC. Abdullahi Alzareg,…
This is the first video in a new Traditores feature, the Traitorous Music Video of the Week. They will not necessarily all be Christian (e.g. “Happy Birthday” by Flipsyde is not), but they will always be thought provoking, great music, or both. In this case, a talented rapper realizes that an abortion he paid for…
Ran into this during today’s reading (wise words from Solomon): “…for you, you only, know the hearts of the children of mankind” (2 Ch 6:30, ESV, in part). The “you,” of course, being God. As I’ve often said, including to employees at work, you can comment on what you observe and how it affects you,…
Mark, I do not remember how it was to live with you the first five years of my life… But I do remember you spanking me—not as cruel torture by a decade older brother—but as a kind sibling helping his frequently-disciplined younger brother no longer feel pain when he got spanked by his parents. Mark,…
Random thought #1: It may seem unfair in the Old Testament that the firstborn was afforded extra rights. What better alternative would prevent jockeying for position? Random thought #2: Intellectual honesty requires being able to admit that some questions don’t have definitive answers. Intellectual maturity includes being able to identify those questions.
What Is the Most Important Question You Have Ever Been Asked? What is the most important question you have ever been asked? The one that had the greatest impact on your life? The one you are either very glad you answered a certain way, or have long regretted your response to? If you are married,…
What is the saying? A lie can travel halfway around the world before truth gets its shoes on (or something like that)? “How the ‘Jesus’ Wife’ Hoax Fell Apart” (Subtitled “The media loved the 2012 tale from Harvard Divinity School.”) What is the likelihood the truth will get the same press as the lie? The…