There is a certain school of thought among post-modernists that it is impolitic to make distinctions and differences that set people apart, especially when it comes to religion. What the banal expression "there are many ways to God" really means is "can't we all just get along?"Pope Benedict is ... Continue reading
Christians and politics
September 8, 2006 By
"Come now, let us reason together," says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they be red as crimson, they shall be like wool." — Isaiah 1:18, NIV I have as many political opinions as the next guy, but I try to stay away from politics here on ... Continue reading
Mark Daniels on immigration
April 17, 2006 By
My good friend and fellow blogger Mark Daniels (Better Living) is beginning a series of posts he is calling How Christians Might Think About the Illegal Immigration Issue. Mark has a good head on his shoulders, so I'm sure this series is going to be worth reading. He seems to be approaching this ... Continue reading
The 65th Christian Carnival
April 13, 2005 By
But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Here there is no conflict with the law. —Galatians 5:22,23, NLT I am posting this week's Christian Carnival from Oaxaca, ... Continue reading
Against conformity
March 15, 2005 By 3 Comments
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. —Romans 12:2, NIVDon't let the world around you squeeze you into its own mould, but let God re-mould your minds from within,... —Romans 12:2, JB Phillips In 1983, reeling from the failure of ... Continue reading
