This is my explanation for opposing our society allowing legal abortion. I believe many who oppose it will agree (some may not). The issue, the point of contention, is clear and simple. It rests on the understanding of when a human life begins, and therefore how that human should be treated. The vast majority of […]
The Image of God Part 4
Please watch this video: Free Fall. Maybe the serpent did laugh or maybe it slithered away thinking, “I wonder what ‘crush your head’ means?” Even within the midst of the curses God hinted that he was not finished though his creation had been broken by the rebellion of humans, his own images. The Old Testament […]
The Image of God, Part 3
In parts 1 and 2 of “The Image of God” I have partially explored the message in Genesis about God’s creation of humanity. He made the first humans, Adam and Eve, in his image. The original and primary identity and destiny of humans are being the children of God partnering with him to finish his […]
The Image of God, Part 2
The Creator Made His Images Let’s jump into the way-back machine and go to the beginning and try to understand just who we humans are. The first book in the Bible is of course Genesis. The word “Genesis” means “beginning” or “origin.” Think of other English words similar to “genesis.” You probably came up words […]
THE IMAGE OF GOD, Part 1
One of the most intriguing, to me, Christian teachings/doctrines is the concept that mankind was created in the image of God. The meaning of this has puzzled me for many years. I am familiar with the common explanation that being made in God’s image means that humans have certain attributes that are similar to some […]
Why doesn’t God stop the violence and suffering?
One of the arguments expressed by religious skeptics to shed doubt on the existence of God is this question. Since God is supposedly all-powerful and all-knowing and all-good, why does he not stop human violence and suffering? Such instances as school shootings, human trafficking, child abuse, pandemics, and major catastrophes are given as examples of […]
Alternative to life’s struggles and pains
Stress Trauma Helplessness Depression Anxiety PTSD Weariness Loneliness, abandonment Inadequacy, incompetence Anger, violence Fear Addiction Does being a Christian making any difference with these life issues? Being a Christian means following Jesus (Mark 8:34), not just following the Bible. Following Jesus is much more personal than adhering to laws and principles that are stated in […]
4 allofus
“Hey, listen up! What do you want first – the good news or the good news? Because I’ve got good news. Good news for all people!” (Luke 2:10, Wobbly Translation Version). The angel told the shepherds that the birth of Jesus was going to bring joy for all the people. Everybody. Not just some. Not […]
God before birth?
Most people in the U.S. do not believe that the Son of God existed before Jesus was born in Bethlehem. The results of a LifeWay Research study show that 41% of American adults agree, even though 80% agree that Jesus is the Son of God. Of Christians who attend church four times a month or […]
TARDIS people
I like a good analogy. Something that I can understand about one subject parallels something of another subject, and it helps me better understand or get a clearer mental picture. An analogy doesn’t prove that something is true; it just contributes to comprehending and appreciating it. Recently I read this statement by a Christian: “my […]