A funny thing happened on the way to writing Distractions.  I got distracted.  First, it was going to be an update to something I wrote almost eight years ago.  Somehow, it turned into something brand new.  Then, I got distracted again.  This time, by medical news.  News that raises the question ...

Is the Bible relevant today?  Of course, I say yes - absolutely.  The Bible is relevant today!  But then there's the question of why?  Why should anyone believe the Bible is relevant today?    To that end, I'm going to do a series on something written for secular people.  23 ...

Two new search options are available for finding articles based on either a specific passage or verses from a specific book of the Bible.  The goal is to make it easier for you to find relevant articles based on a Book of the Bible or even a specific passage you ...

Beer, biscuits and butter - is that settling for less?  Some people will ask, "less than what?"  Others will just say, "I'm fine with that."  How about you?  Is that enough to make you happy?  Keep you happy?  Or do you want more?  A whole lot more? It seems weird ...

Greater love has no one ...   Most of you recognize those words.  And know how they end.  Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.  But what do they really mean?  Do these words tell us that the greatest love we can ...

What's in a worship song?  Well, it's a song.  So there's music, unless it's "a capella".  And it's worship, so there must be words.  After all, worship is about praising and honoring.  Words are kind of important when doing that.  More specifically, in a Christian worship song, it's about praising ...

Here's a question for Christians.  Are you a light on a hill? Or a noisy gong?  Or are you just wondering why I'm asking?  It is a legitimate question.   We're supposed to be "making disciples".  But how?  Are we supposed to beat people over the head until they finally give ...

Can you accidentally build on rock?  If you're not Christian, you probably won't get the point of the question.  But please, read on.  Learn what it's about and why I ask.  If you are Christian, you should get it.  But, have you ever really thought about it?  Or do you ...

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.  Very much like the golden rule.  Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.  Except in this case, the one doing unto us is God.  So if we show mercy to other people, then God will show ...

Trump Announces New Religious Freedom Initiatives.  And Evangelical leaders cheer.  But let's be honest.  Exactly what do those religious freedom initiatives accomplish?  Oh yeah - businesses are going to be involved too.  Huh?  "Freedom of religion and belief can contribute to a rich pluralism that is itself associated with economic ...