Hey Chris, “I mentioned to you once on the ultimate Frisbee field that I was doing some of thinking on the idea of Christian warfare, especially given what Christ says about turning the other cheek, or how the Kingdom of God being one in which the lion and the lamb will lay down together and…Continue reading Can a Christian be a soldier?
Category: Theological Questions
Some Fun Biblical Christmas Details I Thought You Might Find Interesting
These are interesting Christmas details from the biblical account. As far as the historical and pragmatic aspects to the Christmas celebration, take a look at this article… or maybe this one on the history of many of our Holidays, or even this one on Santa… This one is really about some of the precious and…Continue reading Some Fun Biblical Christmas Details I Thought You Might Find Interesting
God wont let us face more than we can bear – Really? – part IV
Ok, one more to come next week… but I think I want to stop here for today. Ok, last chapter, I promise this time… (dedicated to Sara Groves, Bebo Norman and Andrew Peterson who I am listening to in concert at my church as I write this… and especially to Andrew, who sang my very…Continue reading God wont let us face more than we can bear – Really? – part IV
Will God let you face more than you can bear? – Part III
So, does God give us more than we can bear? Many have been blessed by a wonderful little book entitled “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young. One commenter has already mentioned this devotional entry from August 18th: “EXPECT TO ENCOUNTER ADVERSITY in your life, remembering that you live in a deeply fallen world. Stop trying…Continue reading Will God let you face more than you can bear? – Part III
God Will not give you More than you can bear – Really? Part II
One thing that the phrase “God doesn’t give us more than we can bear” can create is a sense that we should be able to “face this on our own.” As in, not burden other people with our stuff. Well, this would certainly not be a biblical concept either! Certainly, there are some things that…Continue reading God Will not give you More than you can bear – Really? Part II
God Will not Give you More than you can Bear… really? Part I
“God will never give you more than you can bear.” This is a common phrase that people tell one another in the name of Jesus (or maybe just in the name of any God). I know that there have been many who have received comfort with this thought… and others who have experienced guilt from…Continue reading God Will not Give you More than you can Bear… really? Part I
Speaking Series on Rest… and sex
You can download my talks on rest (including the talk about bringing rest and grace into your sex life) from week 11. They are unedited – I will put out an edited version in the future… but for now, enjoy!
A good Laugh
If you need a good laugh, and you don’t mind a little irreverent poking fun at us as Christians (if you are one)… then you will appreciate my good friend, Darin McWatters’ presentation of the Rev. D. Ray Montgomery. Revved Up Click on “Revved Up” in the center of the page. You will be glad…Continue reading A good Laugh
Answers to "Are these Common Sayings in the Bible?"
If you haven’t taken the pop quiz, I recommend going here and taking it first. It’s more fun that way! Or, go head and peek, you lightweight… 😉 Answers: 1. “God helps those who helps themselves” (nope, other. This was Sydney Algernon) 2. “Spare the rod, spoil the child” (Sort of. Maybe not precisely these…Continue reading Answers to "Are these Common Sayings in the Bible?"
Are these common sayings in the Bible?
Not in the Bible? Here are some common phrases that are cited as from the Bible. Pop quiz, hotshot… which ones are from the Bible, and which ones aren’t? Feel free to copy and paste and put B for Bible or O for other. Bonus for knowing where. _____ 1. “God helps those who helps…Continue reading Are these common sayings in the Bible?
Boundaries, Abuse and Terrorism
Good Boundaries, Healthy Relationships, and Terrorists One of the greatest signs of an unhealthy relationship is when one person takes on the responsibility for the bad conduct and strong emotions of the other. This is common in unhealthy relationships, by the way. An abused wife often finds herself in a constant frenzy in…Continue reading Boundaries, Abuse and Terrorism
interviewed for podcast: talking to kids about the Gospel
I was recently interviewed about talking to kids about the gospel – how, how young, etc. Check it out: http://chrisldrake.wordpress.com/radio-2/
Calvinism, predestination, middle knowledge and does God know the future – whew! – Part 2
Notice that God tells David what would happen if he stayed, but he didn’t stay! God described a future that didn’t happen. So, God looks down through all the possible futures of all of the possible worlds and creations He could create within whatever bounds He had chosen for Himself. I imagine that in some…Continue reading Calvinism, predestination, middle knowledge and does God know the future – whew! – Part 2
Calvinism, predestination, middle knowledge and does God know the future – whew! – Part 1
I believe in the law of non-contradiction. Two oppositional things cannot both be true at the same time and in the same way. I believe that this is an axiom. There are no square circles. The Bible is clear in regard to the doctrine of election. God chooses. God predestines. (check out Ephesians 1:3-11) The…Continue reading Calvinism, predestination, middle knowledge and does God know the future – whew! – Part 1
An Experiment in Creation. Genesis 1 – Part II
God, speaking to Moses (or maybe it was Adam and passed down to Moses), decides to reveal to him the creation of the Earth… and it is shown to him from the perspective of Earth. Moses, in his own mind (or maybe in God’s great video screening room with actual 360 degree visual and sound)…Continue reading An Experiment in Creation. Genesis 1 – Part II
An Experiment in Creation. Genesis 1 – Part I
I am in awe of the deep Old Testament. There is such raw power and yet a simplicity like teaching to a child… However, there are times that I am not sure how to treat or appreciate it – and sometimes even how to let the Truths there speak to me… but I want to…Continue reading An Experiment in Creation. Genesis 1 – Part I
The Power of Fathers – Part II
Because it is what my dad chose… And I knew he could do whatever he wanted. Choose what he wanted. And that is what he chose. His choices were limitless (from a child’s perspective), so, naturally what he chose must be the best. To this day, if I were offered many choices of candy bars,…Continue reading The Power of Fathers – Part II
A History of Halloween – re-released
As Halloween is right around the corner again, I thought I would re-release the two articles about Halloween with some new thoughts inserted in places. Maybe those of you new to this website would enjoy the material here… This is much longer and more in depth than many readers might want, but I would rather…Continue reading A History of Halloween – re-released
Grief and Grieving – Part V Just Grieve
So, to wrap up this conversation on grief and grieving… I hope that is has been helpful. If nothing else, I hope you can see and know that you/we aren’t in this alone. We are in this together. The things here will not be as organized… I am kind of finishing up various thoughts –…Continue reading Grief and Grieving – Part V Just Grieve
Grief and Grieving – Part IV "what does grief look like?"
Before diving into other areas of consideration tonight, I want to comment on other common psychological reactions to grief… many of these are connected to Post Traumatic Stress – which I think is likely an extreme grief reaction. I am not saying that these events are any more or less real than our own psyche,…Continue reading Grief and Grieving – Part IV "what does grief look like?"