Does nature point to a Creator? The Scriptures teach that we should expect it to: "The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard." …
Category: Christianity
Inclusive Exclusivity
The greatest put-down in today's postmodern society is to accuse someone of intolerance or exclusivity. Because of this, any person who states that Christianity is the only true religion is accused of bigotry. So how do I respond if someone accuses me of being judgmental, intolerant, and narrow for saying that Jesus Christ is the …
Science and Prayer Part 2
I had a couple of Scriptural insights into yesterday's post and article regarding the scientific study of prayer. And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. He answered them, "When it is evening, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky …
Science and Prayer
The headline reads "Study fails to show healing power of prayer." Has science proven that prayer makes no difference? Here are a few preliminary thoughts: God cannot be put in a box. I believe He acts in answer to prayer, but as He pleases, and not necessarily to prove Himself through a $2.4 million scientific …
The Bad News of the Gospel
I got an "F" on a test today. I have become increasingly aware that, for whatever reason, some of my children do not have a good grasp of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Because of this, I am directing more conversations in our family to this critical topic. Before one can comprehend the good news …