Check this out: I or We?
The uncommon life Popular historian and self proclaimed former Christian-turned-atheist, Dr. Bart Ehrman, in his debate with Dr. William Craig, clarified that a historian’s job is not to tell “what” happened, but what was “most likely” to have happened. He goes on to explain why that makes it impossible for him to hold to the…Continue reading
Is our President a Christian?
Is Barack Obama a Christian? Much has been made in the last few days as to whether Barack Obama is a Christian. As seems to almost always be the case, the media assumes (maybe rightly) that we have way too short an attention span to look at questions like these with any depth or intelligence.…Continue reading Is our President a Christian?
Reaction in the World of Mental Illness
Let me teach for one second on the word “merely.” As I have understood it, the word “mere” was originally an alcohol term. It referenced a completely unmixed drink. No water. No ice. No olives. Nothing but the alcohol called for. Merely vodka. Merely scotch, bartender. “Merely” is a reference to the concept: “this and…Continue reading Reaction in the World of Mental Illness
Minimizing unnecessary Conflict in the creation debate
My 15 year old son, Mark, is very involved in the debate world and is now adding speech competition to it. This is the speech he has started delivering this month; I think it has some great wisdom for Christians wrestling with the questions of how to interact with other believers, especially with whom they…Continue reading Minimizing unnecessary Conflict in the creation debate
5 Greek words for "Love"
The Five Loves Welcome! How wise of you to be researching love. Few things in life are more important than true love (“except maybe for a nice MLT: mutton lettuce and tomato sandwich…”)… I am no Greek scholar, but I am passing on what I have been taught and what I understand about these words…Continue reading 5 Greek words for "Love"
Come Judge a Debate Tournament!
We will be hosting a Speech & Debate Tournament here in Tyler on Feb 26, 27, and 28th…. at Calvary Baptist Church on Old Jacksonville (the schedule is below). We need and would love to have local judges come and judge speeches and debates. Come and be encouraged and impressed by bright leaders of the…Continue reading Come Judge a Debate Tournament!
What is… THE EVENT?
Conversation with the Event planner: “Hey, I would love to host an Event coming up… It is largely a speaking event, so I do need a talented speaker who can connect well with the audience. The speaker will have about 30-40 minutes and I would prefer the speaker have a sort of “call to action”…Continue reading What is… THE EVENT?
New Evidence that Jesus was Married?
New Evidence that Jesus was Married and Had Children A recently 6th revealed Century manuscript allegedly found in a British Library has created some stir. However, it shouldn’t. The Manuscript is known as the “Ecclesiastical History of Zacharias Rhetor.” and reason it was in the British library without gathering a lot of attention was because…Continue reading New Evidence that Jesus was Married?
What did Pope Francis just say?
What did Pope Francis say? Is has been widely reported that recently, at a speech before the “Pontifical Academy of Sciences” on 10/27/14, Pope Frances made a number of statements that have drawn special attention. The one drawing the most attention is: “God is not a divine being or a magician, but the Creator who…Continue reading What did Pope Francis just say?
Interesting data on mid-life crises
Here is some interesting information on mid-life crises… in case you want to learn some more!
Mental Illness Conference Talks Online
The Peace of Mind Conference was filled with fascinating information, helpful ideas and challenges. I would recommend any of them, but I especially recommend Ed Stetzer and Kay Warren. http://peaceofmindtyler.com
Middle Knowledge
I sometimes need to teach through the concept of middle knowledge, so I thought I should have a page with just this information. For a more in-depth conversation, check out the articles at “Calvinism predestination middle-knowledge and does God know the future…whew” Middle Knowledge God decides to create. At this point, He has limitless options…Continue reading Middle Knowledge
Marriage Talks from Pine Cove Family Camp 2013
This is some of my most important stuff for developing a great marriage. I think the 5th talk is about sex… but all of the talks work together. Enjoy! http://www.pinecove.com/stuff/audio/woods-talk-downloads
How to Engage with a Rated – R Bible!
http://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/is-the-bible-an-r-rated-children-s-book.html This is Stan Ward’s and my article about dealing with the rated R aspects of the Bible. Enjoy!
Great article on helping people with Mental Illness by Millie Tanner
http://alethiacounseling.com/2014/09/20/church-and-mental-illness/ Go check out this great, practical article about how people in the church can help people with mental illness.
Bullying Issues – part 2
Now we pick up at point two about dealing with bulling issues: 2. Developing open and ongoing communication with your child – communication is crucial for a good relationship with your child. What I am referring to here is telling your child how they can come to you if something inappropriate pops up on their phone…Continue reading Bullying Issues – part 2
Long Term Study of Men (70+ years!) Results.
This is encouraging and challenging. Let me strongly encourage you to read the entire article, especially if you lack/lacked any of the traits of success in early life. http://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/09/02/love-is-all-you-need-insights-from-the-longest-longitudinal-study-on-men-ever-conducted/
Womenary Fall 2014 About To Start Up!
Angels, Mankind, & Sin (and the LAB will be amazing!) www.womenary.com We start up next week. Great study, but not a lot of homework. The perfect pair. Just kidding about the lab.
Prepping or Preparing for the grid down
“The duty of planning tomorrow’s work is today’s duty; though its material is borrowed from the future, the duty, like all duties, is in the Present.” CS Lewis, The Screwtape Letters This next little series is going to be very different from things I have published in the past… and I am honestly concerned that…Continue reading Prepping or Preparing for the grid down