If you’re trying to kick off a new religion in a place that doesn't acknowledge the voice of a woman, especially a Samaritan woman, especially an adulterous Samaritan woman; then your not likely to choose that kind of woman as your poster girl, right? Bringing the Good News to … [Read more...] about Poster Girl
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No Trace Camping
No trace camping is antithetical to the gospel and so my kids are under strict instructions to ignore the injunction. For the Christian man or woman, the goal is not to avoid interaction with the world, but to beautify it by adorning it with the gospel. This was the Apostle … [Read more...] about No Trace Camping
When the Laughter Dies
The joy of the Lord is our strength; and laughter, as the wise man said, is the best medicine. This may go a long way to explaining why western culture has become so weak and sick. In his book, A Study of History, Historian Arnold Toynbee studied 28 great civilizations … [Read more...] about When the Laughter Dies
Faith Flicks and Frog Skins
This time of year always brings a flurry of faith flicks on which to spend our hard-earned frog skins. As one Hollywood Producer said regarding our Easter festivities, “There's an untapped and profitable market here.” Profiteering from religion aside for the moment, what … [Read more...] about Faith Flicks and Frog Skins
What we Call, a Victory
In scripture, the reality always exceeds the metaphor. Satan is depicted as a snake. But he is much deadlier than any snake. Jesus is depicted as a lion. But his power far exceeds that of a lion. Therefore, when Jesus promises that the righteous will be as numerous as the … [Read more...] about What we Call, a Victory