Anyone looking for a New Year’s resolution?
Is anyone looking for a New Year's resolution? I've got one for you. If you have the nerve to accept it. Many people love to play video games that simulate battles between good and evil. Simulate life and death. But hey - this one's for real ...
Do you think domestic violence is satanic?
Do you think domestic violence is satanic? Why or why not? Did you know the Pope said it's "almost satanic"? I was shocked when I read that. I don't understand. If domestic violence isn't satanic then what is? Maybe I need to ask, what is domestic violence? Or possible, what ...
Old Testament prophecy: Was Jesus subject to the government?
Was Jesus subject to the government? Yes, He was. Kind of. Sort of. Does Old Testament prophecy say this was going to be the case? Well, we can say yes, in a way. Yet again the Nelson's Topical Reference we're using for this Advent study has a New Testament verse ...
COVID: When can we stop wearing masks in public?
When can we stop wearing masks in public? Judging from the news, a better question is when should we stop wearing masks in public? The answer, of course, is that it depends. I’m going to address my suggested answer to Christians. Others may want to do the same. However, I ...
Old Testament Prophecy that Jesus came to save the lost
Old Testament Prophecy that Jesus came to save the lost. Most Christians hopefully know Jesus came to save the lost. But if you're Christian, ask yourself, do you know of any Old Testament prophecy about Messiah coming to save the lost? Or do you only know it by New Testament ...
Old Testament prophecy about the timing of Jesus’ birth
Today's topic is Old Testament prophecy about Jesus' birth. No, not the exact day. And, by the way, Jesus wasn't born on December 25th. Rather, the prophecy about when Jesus would be born was more like a formula, which was derived from a prophecy referred to as the seventy sevens ...
Does God want to punish us?
Does God want to punish us? The answer is really simple. No - God does not want to punish us. It's been a long time since I felt that way, but I do still remember feeling like He does indeed wait for a reason to do it. Actually, that's really ...
Old Testament prophecy announcing Jesus’ birth
This segment of our look at Advent focuses on Old Testament prophecy announcing Jesus’ birth. We’ve seen prophecy about Jesus, but this is specifically about announcing His birth. As we progress through the series on the first Advent, we get more and more granular. It’s truly amazing that prophecies, written ...
Why is Christmas so scary? What it’s really about.
Christmas. It's the time when we hear so much about how it brings out the best in people. It's time to give gifts. It's time to be nice to other people. All those things. Scary stuff - isn't it? And then there's the baby - Jesus - the true "reason ...
One Nation Under God. But Which God?
One Nation Under God. But Which God? That's a question I've brought up before. Today, I bring it up again because it appeared in a Letter to the Editor in the LA Times. Their heading was: If you want 'one nation under one God,' chances are it won't be your ...
