Suicide in the Bible
Does the Bible deal with the tough issues? It does. Christianity is neither merely a religion nor outdated. People despair. People struggle with mental illness.… Read More »Suicide in the Bible
Bible Questions
Is the end of the world coming on Saturday?
Is the end of the world coming Saturday? Well, I suppose… maybe. I am sorry that the tone of this will, at times, be a… Read More »Is the end of the world coming on Saturday?
My Theology of Race – Part 4
Intermarriage There were multiple commands from God to the Jews not to intermarry with the Canaanites and other tribes they were conquering in the Promised… Read More »My Theology of Race – Part 4
My Theology of Race – Part 3
Tower of Babel The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-8,9) “Therefore its name was called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of all the… Read More »My Theology of Race – Part 3
My Theology of Race – Part 2
Shem, Ham, Japheth A common Jewish tradition is that the three “races” were the progeny of Noah’s three sons, Shem, Japheth and Ham. Gen 9:18-19… Read More »My Theology of Race – Part 2
My Theology of Race – Part I
Throughout Christian history, people have made great use, and sometimes great abuse, of the Holy Bible to seek to explain the diversity of human beings.… Read More »My Theology of Race – Part I
Calvinism and my views – Part II
Now, here are some of my personal responses to these points. My issue with the Calvinism branch of reformed theology is mostly based on the… Read More »Calvinism and my views – Part II
Calvinism and my views – Part I
John Calvin (1509-1564) was a serious player in the “reformation” – the break of what is now known as the Protestant Church from the Roman… Read More »Calvinism and my views – Part I
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… Read More »
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… Read More »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… Read More »5 Greek words for "Love"
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.… Read More »New Evidence that Jesus was Married?
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… Read More »Middle Knowledge
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!
Understanding Sex Talks Finally Available
Too often, sex has become frozen in our hearts… cold and stilted… clearly something beautiful has been caught in a freeze… and it isn’t what… Read More »Understanding Sex Talks Finally Available