Dietary Laws: Can a Christian Eat a BLT? (Expanded and Updated)

The Mosaic law attached great importance to meats and drinks: the Christian religion attaches none.-Charles Spurgeon ¹Many of us have similar stories about our first time reading through the Bible. Genesis and Exodus feature lots of action. When we get to Leviticus, however, things tend to get more challenging. Many of the laws and purity … Continue reading Dietary Laws: Can a Christian Eat a BLT? (Expanded and Updated)

Election Year Sanity 3-“Our Side” Is Not Always Right

One of the most unfortunate things about modern politics is the excessive tribalism. Regardless of who wins elections, life does go on and we are the ones who have to live it out. We have lost our ability to have meaningful conversations and learn from one another's perspectives. As previously stated, I am generally conservative … Continue reading Election Year Sanity 3-“Our Side” Is Not Always Right

Election Year Sanity: Guidelines For Engagement

‭‭ It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes-Psalm 118:9 ESV‬ The sad duty of politics is to establish justice in a sinful world- Reinhold Niebuhr ¹ My relationship with partisan politics has a complex history. At different times in my life, I have supported both parties as well … Continue reading Election Year Sanity: Guidelines For Engagement

The Calvinist/Arminian Controversy

Calvinism or Arminianism? The debate between Arminianism and Calvinism, which concerns God's sovereignty and man's free will, is one of the most divisive in the church today. Rather than being an honest, respectful dialogue among brethren, this debate has led to an unhealthy compartmentalization within the Body of Christ. Sadly, this has resulted in much … Continue reading The Calvinist/Arminian Controversy

Snakes and Scripture

Boop! My daughter Ember and I are reptile enthusiasts. We currently have two pet snakes, a ball python named Hershey and a Saharan sand boa named Pumpkin. Hershey Pumpkin Both species are nonvenomous, small to moderately sized and are usually very docile (although Pumpkin does occasionally have his sassy moments). In fact, ball pythons are … Continue reading Snakes and Scripture

Doctrine and the Christian Life

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page Jesus answered them and said "My doctrine is not mine, but His that sent me." (John 7:16) But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. (Titus 2:1) Mention the word "doctrine" among church circles, and you will get a variety of different responses. On one hand, … Continue reading Doctrine and the Christian Life