The Wall Street Journal published a poll that it created with NORC comparing the importance of traditional American values to Americans in 1998, 2019, and 2023. The above results are not just sad, they are frightening. What you see in the above graph is what a Romans 1 level judgment looks like. Like hospice, where... Continue Reading →
Modern Idolatry
โA person will worship something, have no doubt about that. We may think our tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of our hearts, but it will come out. That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our character. Therefore, it behooves us to be careful what we... Continue Reading →
He Gets Us: It’s Not All Negative
So far we've looked into a lot of the negative aspects of He Gets Us, where they could have done better, and where they fell very short. But today, I wanted to focus on something positive. What?! Yup. I'm not always a "Negative Ned" as some may think I am. I do have some positive... Continue Reading →
The Value of Not Giving Up
If you live in the Midwest, hopefully you watched the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, December 17th. It was the game that the NFL is calling "Largest Comeback in NFL History." If this highlight reel is still available on YouTube, I implore you to watch it, because in it... Continue Reading →
Backward Christian Soldiers
Is the church this far gone in America? Sung to the tune of "Onward Christian Soldiers". Backward Christian soldiers, fleeing from the fight,With the cross of Jesus nearly out of sight.Christ, our rightful master stands against the foe,But forward unto battle we are loathe to go. Like a mighty tortoise moves the Church of God,Brothers... Continue Reading →
How Is the Christian Motivated by the Gospel?
Motivation is defined as โthat which moves one toward an action; that which changes, provokes, or impels our very being.โย The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ who willingly suffered, died, and was buried to pay for the sins of mankind of those who would believe. He then rose from the dead, defeating death... Continue Reading →
