The key to understanding our times...
Published: Tue, 08/29/17
The Bible tells us the sons of Issachar were men who:1) understood the times, and...2) knew what to do.We need the ability to do the same... if we're…
Made for Dominion
Daily Encouragement
Keeping Watch Over Your Desires (essential to fulfilling God's purpose for you)
Published: Mon, 08/28/17
I've been reading from Christian philosopher Rene Girard.Good stuff.One of Girard's major insights is how prone we are to imitate and adopt the…
How the church's historic liturgy furthers the work of God's kingdom
Published: Fri, 08/25/17
For hundreds of years churches were accustomed to having the following as a part of their liturgy (or order of worship):- a call to worship- a time of…
Overcoming the Chaos
Published: Thu, 08/24/17
We sure live in chaotic times, don't we?Up is down... good is bad... male is female... ... you know what I mean!But how did we get here?And where are…
What the Puritans got right...
Published: Wed, 08/23/17
The Puritans actually got quite a few things right.But let's talk about just one of them: Their vision.When the Puritans came to America their purpose…
What Christ really said to Pilate…
Published: Tue, 08/22/17
When Jesus stood before Pilate, He told him:"My kingdom is not of this world..." (Jn.18:36).Many today take this to mean that Christ's kingdom is…
Is God trying to tell us something?
Published: Mon, 08/21/17
As I write there’s a lot of buzz about the solar eclipse about to occur — which in some areas of the country will be a total eclipse.Amidst the buzz…
The greatest problem the world faces today...
Published: Fri, 08/18/17
Recently a friend of mine posted the following question on social media:“What do you think is the biggest problem we face in the world today?”The…
Shall we avoid politics altogether?
Published: Thu, 08/17/17
A follow-up to yesterday's post is in order...There I noted that politics is full of false narratives... and that politicians, activists, and deep…
"It's all about the narrative..."
Published: Wed, 08/16/17
You don't have to observe much politics these days to realize:"It's all about the narrative."That is... it's all about politicians (or parties, or…