Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt has lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men (Matt. 5:13). Thiswell-known and oft-quoted verse from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is the locus of my blog article… Continue Reading
While many people’s attention has rightfully been directed towards the latest brouhaha dealing with the Hallmark Channel controversy (*see below), I believe for the most part that is, at best, low hanging fruit. The issue of homosexual rights and its proper place within polite society are, of course, vitally important issues that confront us today.… Continue Reading
United States Speaker of the House, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, explicitly stated to the American people that impeachment proceeding would not take place unless there was clear bi-partisan support in Congress and American public overwhelming declared their support. That apparently was true then, until it was not. The initial votes and declarations of voting indications are… Continue Reading
A college player is caught accepting benefits which are clearly against the rules. Michael Wibon, host of the ESPN program, Pardon The Interruption, opines it is a silly rule and no one should be concerned about following said rule. He goes on to mock the rule because he surmises no one really follows the rule… Continue Reading
It seems to be an almost an weekly, if not daily occurrence, of some prominent Evangelical figure repudiating their faith to one degree or another. The most current figure is Joshua Harris. I admit Harris was never on my radar, but he was a major player in the Evangelical community. He wrote a bestselling book,… Continue Reading
I have been blessed to serve as stewards for three young people. These three individuals are my two daughters and son. I understand my role as a father is to raise them in such a manner that they grew to be positive contributors to society. This is not even a theological principle, it can be… Continue Reading
Southern Baptist Convention DataPinkney, T.C., Remarks to the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, Nashville, Tennessee (2001) Study Findings: Data from the Southern Baptist Convention indicates that they are currently losing 70-88% of their youth after their freshman year in college. 70% of teenagers involved in church youth groups stop attending church within two years of… Continue Reading
