Why do I believe in the infallibility and authority of the Old Testament? After all, the Old Testament is a collection of documents written over a thousand years by dozens of people. So why should a reasonable Christian believe the Old Testament to be an accurate expression of truth and God’s will? The answer is actually simple…
Read MoreBeing “born this way” is a hot phrase for LGBT advocates, especially as they confront Christian objections to LGBT behavior. It seems like a perfect defense because it blames the Creator. The argument is simply: If God exists and created me, then it’s His will or fault that I am this way. It’s a catchy marketing slogan, but it’s a bullshit argument.
Read More“Love is love” is a cornerstone LGBT argument. It is said that we ought to encourage love regardless of the biological and social context. At best, it’s a pointless argument. At its worst, it reinforces a dangerous abandonment of responsibility and sexual morality.
Read MoreToday, President Donald Trump has finally conceded the end of his presidency. And while I’m sure that he and those in his family and administration are grieving a nightmare scenario, the lion’s share of the disappointment and pain will fall beyond the White House. It’s an inevitable part of any political failure, but this loss will be especially difficult on the candidate’s supporters.
Read MoreThe true test of whether or not one is living up to fifth commandment is not the degree to which parental figures are happy. Nor is it inherently tied to even a desirable relationship. To keep the fifth commandment, we need to understand what it means to honor our fathers and mothers.
Read MoreLife hurts. We suffer. All of this causes logical minds to question how a loving God could forge or permit such a harsh world. This question is rational and healthy. Fortunately, there is an answer.
Read MoreAround the world, Evangelical leaders are routinely calling for and (seemingly falsely) prophesying when revivals will occur. But there’s one major problem: They’re not talking about a Biblical revival.
Read MoreI've found one thing to be almost universally true: People no longer know how to have conversations. Because this stuff isn't taught in schools, I've put together a few basic points to keep in mind next time you're talking with someone.
Read MoreUnder normal circumstances, a megachurch pastor isn't able to eclipse the media's focus on a catastrophic natural disaster. However, instead of following our usual path (blaming the government), the public seems to have decided that Mr. Osteen is the true villain of Houston's massive flooding. Indeed, these are not normal circumstances...
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