The Myth of Secular Government

I was inspired to write this post after seeing the above meme. Of course, this statement is ridiculous. First of all, there is the fact that this same US Constitution is based on British Common Law which drew heavily from the Bible. Furthermore, you could just as easily argue that if you want to live … Continue reading The Myth of Secular Government

The Trump Paradox

Years ago, when Donald J Trump first began to talk about running for president, my mind immediately went back to Bill Clinton's administration. Even as a candidate, Clinton's womanizing and other moral issues were well known. In response, Christian leaders loudly and rightfully proclaimed "Character counts!" Here we are years later and sadly, many of … Continue reading The Trump Paradox

Are You SURE You Believe In Christ’s Teachings?

The above quote is often used to reprimand "un-Christlike" Christians. Ghandi had first hand experience with this. For example, he was once turned away from a church service because he was not white. Certainly, we Christians have often failed to live up to the ideals of our Savior. I make no excuses for that either … Continue reading Are You SURE You Believe In Christ’s Teachings?

Pro-Life Reasoning Not Limited to Conservatives, Religious

Updated version of an article originally published in The Daily Beacon on Friday, January 16, 2009 A problem with our modern political discourse is the tendency to rely on bumper-sticker logic as a substitute for substantive reason. Nowhere is this more evident than in the eternal war over the ethics of abortion. The clichés are … Continue reading Pro-Life Reasoning Not Limited to Conservatives, Religious

Issues of Life 1: Abortion

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those who are perishing -Proverbs 31:8, NLT The pro life movement did not begin as the result of Roe v. Wade. The pro life movement began in the first century A.D....(The first Christians

Speaking In Tongues FAQ 2: Are Tongues For All?

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page My first experience speaking in tongues came on April 27, 1988. I was 20 years old, and still a member of a denominational church, but out of curiosity, I had also been visiting a Pentecostal church on occasion. One day, I responded to an invitation to receive … Continue reading Speaking In Tongues FAQ 2: Are Tongues For All?

Abortion Violence No Solution

Originally published in the Daily Beacon April 16, 2007 "While the other side is out bombing clinics, we'll be electing candidates!" This quote, from the late California senator Alan Cranston, reflects a very destructive trend in the abortion wars. All too frequently, the attempt is made to generalize the entire pro life movement as being … Continue reading Abortion Violence No Solution