The 65th Christian Carnival

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

Science and Christianity showcase

One of the blogs I've been reading more and more is All Things 2 All. Catez is a deep thinker, a terrific writer, a woman who is passionate about Jesus Christ and the impact of Christianity on the world we live in.You need to go take a look at her most recent effort, posts by a number of ... Continue reading

Cross-cultural faith

Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a pearl merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it! —Matthew 13:45,46, NLT (Jesus speaking) The Kingdom of Heaven is like yeast used by a woman making bread. Even though she ... Continue reading

Mystery and materialism

The idea of philosophy is mediation; Christianity's is the paradox. ... It is the duty of the human understanding to understand that there are things which it cannot understand, and what those things are. ... The paradox is not a concession but a category, an ontological definition which expresses ... Continue reading

Can I get a witness?

This ain't the way it's supposed to be... Can I get a witness? Can I get a witness? Somebody? —Marvin Gaye I once met Colonel Harland Sanders. You know, the Kentucky Fried Chicken guy? Eleven herbs and spices? That old, white-haired dude on the KFC signs?Yeah, right, you're saying. That's the ... Continue reading

Roller coaster faith

Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The engines of the MD-80 began to roar as the pilot released his brakes and started his take-off roll. I glanced to my left for a last look at the Mexico City terminal and ... Continue reading