HUH? In the past couple of years, that has been my go-to response as I witness self-identified Christians and self-identified Christian ministry leaders respond to the pandemic. Many of those responses were not consistent with my core values and worldview as a Christian and Christian leader. This reality first impacted me was when I read … More THE IMPERATIVE FOR A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW
A Biblical worldview must address issues regarding the testings and trials of life. Even a cursory reading of the Bible reveals that testings and trials are a standard component of the human experience. The narratives of Scripture highlight the real-life struggles of its characters and their varying degrees of success or failures in navigating these … More DIFFERENTIATION
Three recent observations: 1. Word continues to reach us of self-identified Christians who have fallen ill with Covid. Some have required hospitalization experiencing severe pneumonia symptoms. Given current vaccination statistics, it is safe to assume that the majority of these individuals are unvaccinated. One hospitalized acquaintance reported that all their “Christian” friends encourage them not … More Developing a Biblical Worldview – Worldview Footings: The Case for Vaccines
The request I am about to make has nothing to do with my blog today. Right now, close your eyes and, for a few moments, picture the color red in your imagination. Great! Now, as you read the rest of this blog, do not imagine the color red. What just happened? Despite my disclaimer, the … More Leavening the Loaf
Anchored in His Person and Presence “For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.” And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men indeed swear by … More ANCHORED AND ALIGNED
I have spent a lot of time “in the pulpit” over the years. The value system one carries into the pulpit is as crucial as the message. What follows is a reflection of my “in the pulpit” value system. The sanctity of the pulpit. The word pulpit is from the Latin “pulpitum,” which means scaffold or … More PROTECTING THE SANCTITY OF THE PULPIT Part 2 – A Poisonous Leaven
As I mentioned in my blog, “GIDEON’S ARMY. Advancing the Kingdom,” some current business leaders refer to the coronavirus pandemic as the great accelerator. Below is an excerpt from that blog, “For many organizations, COVID was the great accelerator—forcing them to transform their operations and better prepare for a digital future. Countless CEOs have told … More GIDEON’S ARMY – Part 2
An entertaining story in the Old Testament of the Bible focuses on the life and times of Gideon. (For the whole story, read chapters 5 through 8 of the book of Judges) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%206-8&version=NIV Because of Israel’s disobedience, God had lifted His protection. For seven years, the Midianites had been oppressing Israel. The Midianite tactic of … More GIDEON’S ARMY – Advancing the Kingdom
A treatise that has often come to mind during the past septennium is a book authored by M. Scott Peck, M.D. entitled People of the Lie, The Hope For Healing Human Evil (© 1983). Peck had previously published his bestseller The Road Less Traveled, A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spirit (© 1978). … More PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF TRUTH
“The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.” (Psalm 19:1) God reveals His existence and nature through His physical creation. Likewise, God also reveals Himself through His sovereign oversight of cultural developments. We all have a world view, an understanding grid through which we view life. Developing and articulating a world-view … More PROGRESSIVE REVELATION Progress in Understanding Cultural Truth
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