Death. Not a fun topic. Death has been on my mind lately. All people die. All animals die. All plants die. Death really is part of life. All living things die, right? Well, all physical living things die. However, we say that the Church is a spiritual organism. So, can…
Generalization is always wrong ~ A T-shirt slogan While some are reflecting upon the Church this week, it might be a good idea to review some history. When a person looks back upon their past, it is easy to either: 1. Look at everything through rose colored glasses, as though…
Dr Laura Schlessinger is stepping down, according to today’s The Washington Post article “‘Dr. Laura’ to end radio show over racial controversy”. Apparently, she yesterday called a caller to her program “hypersensitive” because the caller’s neighbor used racial slurs towards the caller. Dr Laura then went on to describe how…
2Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy. (Leviticus 19:2, King James Version) It seems that there are some within organizations that have the name “Church of God’ as well as critics…
I know, I know. Why do I keep coming back to politics in a series about war? Fair enough question, actually! Because the arguments for not serving in the military and the arguments for not being involved in politics are almost the same! The most obvious difference is that military…
Prevail Magazine often has some interesting articles. I think this week, with some focusing upon the state of the Church, the article “Jesus Christ is Building an Organization” is of particular interest. Also, perhaps you have heard by now of Dennis Luker’s video sermon, “God’s Sovereignty in the Church and…
First of all, there are some rational and well-meaning agnostics out there. They try to think things through in a logical and consistent manner. However, there are some that can twist Scripture as good as the latest prosperity preacher. Sometimes the attempt at trying to “de-bunk” the Bible is so…
I noticed that eHow.com has an article on “How Do Farmers Sift Wheat?“. It covers the difference between pre-industrial age and how it is done with combines. It goes into how winnowing involves throwing the grain up into the air and allowing the lighter chaff to blow away with the…
22Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 23But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24God is a Spirit: and…
Nineteen centuries and more ago the Man of Galilee announced the doctrine that the Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath. So Jefferson announced in the Declaration of Independence that government was made for man and not man for government… ~ West Publishing Co. (1920). The…