The Blood of Jesus and the Blood of Animals
The writer of the book of Hebrews is explaining in chapter 10 why Jesus was necessary as a sacrifice for sins. After declaring “it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins,” the writer of…
Some Things Said… (Jan 05)
Manger Wars
Suing the jingle bells off everyone this side of the North Pole has traditionally been the ACLUs favorite form of seasonal joy. Christmases past have seen the group take on religious displays in public squares and public schools,…
What is a Church? (2)
In the last installment I had said that in this second part we would examine the form and function of the church.
“So what should a church be, and what should it not be? What is the beginning and form…
Jesus Understands
If we were to take an expedition in time to the first century in a search for Jesus, what would you expect to find? Do you expect to find a person who was no different than you and I? The…
Sitting In The Wrong Seat
It seems to always happen when I fly. Four people vying for three seats. The dreaded feeling of coming upon your row of seats, finding every seat taken, and knowing one of the seats is yours. As I came upon…
Political Correctness Runs Amuck
I believe it is safe to say I have seen it all. But before I begin, I want to say that there is something to be said for speaking to others in a way that they would like to hear…
Forgiven, But Still Paying the Consequences
Forgiveness has been greatly misconstrued in our society. More and more we see people who demand justice being told to “be forgiving.” The scriptures are used to remind us that God was forgiving toward us. Therefore we should be forgiving…
My Truth
Recently the Governor of New Jersey admitted that he is a homosexual. Well there is not much new in reporting that, as a great number have fallen prey to the “lusts of the flesh” in its many forms. But there…
Some Things Said And Some That Perhaps Should Not Have Been (Nov 04)
Angelica calls it “Sponsatility”
“Want to know how youre doing as a parent? Check out how your children are doing when it comes to minding their manners. … How would children learn to avoid quarreling and whining? It is quite…
Grazing with the Cows
Perhaps you heard about the civil proceedings to assess whether Michael Ovitz was given too big a bonus (about 120 million dollars) when he had only served as the Disney Company’s President for less than 14 months. The suit was…