Why Does God Sometimes Say No?
Have your ever pleaded with God for something you were desperate for? Has He ever said no in response? I certainly have experienced this. This raises the obvious question: Why does God sometimes say no to desperate prayers? There is…
AMUSING OURSELVES TO DEATH: Meet Neil Postman
Whenever Becky and I walk after dark, we can often see the flicker of televisions in people’s homes. And the TVs keep getting bigger! It’s a reminder how much the television dominates and saturates our lives. What are the effects…
The Bible and Same-sex Relationships
What does the Bible have to say about same-sex relationships? Actually, a lot—both positive and negative. Same-sex relationships are healthy and biblical if they are for the purpose of friendship and fellowship. Read the book of Proverbs and you’ll find…
Why Godliness is a BIG Deal: Meet Thomas Watson
Thomas Watson (1620 – 1686) is one of my favorite Puritan writers. He is clear, concise, biblical and almost always insightful. Thomas was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University. In 1646 he began a sixteen-year pastorate at St. Stephen’s Walbrook…
Should We Interpret the Bible Literally?
I remember reading a liberal theologian who argued that he takes the Bible “seriously” but not literally. Although this theologian was a bright fellow, I wasn’t quite sure what he meant. Whenever I hear folks criticize those who take the…
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