What are Kything Co-inherence Oneness and Communion? How are they related? I'm reaching back to my past. And some thoughts about Communion with God. Lost at Sea in a Christian Bookstore When I was searching for meaning, I came across several books in a Christian bookstore which shouldn't have been there. There … [Read more...]
Hell and a Merciful God
Hell and a Merciful God - Jack Kinsella - Omega Letter The question has been asked so many times that has morphed from a question into a challenge; "How can a merciful and loving God condemn people to eternal torments in hell?" The question is not just posed by atheists and skeptics, but also by some sincere, but … [Read more...]
Prayer Changes Things
Yes, prayer changes things. There are many reasons for prayer and we are told to pray unceasingly (1 Thess 5:17). John MacArthur notes: The early church was marked by this kind of continual, passionate, unceasing prayer from the very start. Even before the day of Pentecost in Acts 1:14, all the believers were … [Read more...]
The Incomparable Christ
The Incomparable Christ is a a sub-heading in the book of Colossians in my Bible. Christ is indeed incomparable. There is no one like Him! I have been drawn to read Colossians lately and, interestingly enough, I also came across a Social Media Ad by a cult promoting a very different Jesus Christ. As with … [Read more...]
Raging Against God
I've been having one of "those" times. You may have had those days where you feel miserable and out of step with the world. You feel defeated and the smallest grievances get you riled up. Deep down you understand that Job had it far worse than you'll ever experience, hopefully. Others have better cause to feel cranky. … [Read more...]
The Gospel and God’s Providence
What is the connection between the gospel and God's providence? What relationship does Genesis 50:15-21 have with Romans 8:32? How many of us encounter times when we wonder why we're going through trials? I do sometimes. Sinclair Ferguson provides a biblical perspective for us. Dr. Ferguson is a pastor from the … [Read more...]
The Day of the Cross
This is the Day of the Cross - Good Friday. This is a Day to remember and give thanks for. In his book Cries from the Cross Erwin Lutzer informs us that in the first century the Romans crucified around thirty thousand people every year. This was the accepted method of punishment for political prisoners and a variety … [Read more...]
A Good Person
I'm a good person. And so are you. You just have to find the love inside and set it free. Huffington Post featured a column by Christine Horner. It took the form of a letter to Pope Francis to end the religious ritual that devalues human life. I didn't know the pope read Huff Post. He seems to have a busy schedule. … [Read more...]