This one’s probably going to be controversial, so let me make clear at the outset that I do care about the poor and oppressed. That said, there is a critical fallacy that appears repeatedly in discussions around poverty seriously inhibits our ability to help the poor, and even puts those who espouse it at risk … Continue reading Poverty Is Not Oppression
What Unforgiveness Really Means
We all know that we’re supposed to forgive people who’ve wronged us, but sometimes we just don’t want to. Sometimes, people do things that really hurt, and it seems more appropriate to us to hold a grudge. It seems to be a popular pastime these days, with people going as far as to hold grudges … Continue reading What Unforgiveness Really Means
Affirmation Isn’t Love
Liberal churches love to go on and on ad nauseam about how loving and affirming they are; usually in reference to those engaged in a homosexual lifestyle. While there are many, many problems to point out with these types of churches, I want to settle on this one for today. Liberals love to brand themselves … Continue reading Affirmation Isn’t Love
Here’s Why I’m Not Worried About Coronavirus and You Shouldn’t Be Either
Everybody’s worried about the Chinese coronavirus, it seems; and not without good reason. As Christians, though, we don’t need to be. As dangerous as coronavirus is (mostly to old people), we needn’t be afraid when we remember: God is still in control of the universe. The devil had to ask His permission to afflict Job. … Continue reading Here’s Why I’m Not Worried About Coronavirus and You Shouldn’t Be Either
On Making Decisions Where the Bible is Silent
Every true Christian knows to follow God’s commands; and that this will shape our decisions. There, as we all know however, decisions the Bible doesn’t speak to. What car should you buy? The Bible doesn’t say. What should you have for dinner? There’s no verse for that. Who should I marry? Can’t find that in … Continue reading On Making Decisions Where the Bible is Silent
On the Value of Children and Why You Should Have Them
Let’s start with some honesty: children are massively inconvenient, and kinda gross. For every picture of a cute baby, there are weeks of sleepless nights, and dirty diapers, courtesy of the aforementioned baby. Add in the amazing amounts of snot, vomit and… other things… that a baby produces, along with the cost of actually raising … Continue reading On the Value of Children and Why You Should Have Them
Forgetting God’s Transcendence Cheapens His Love
The church today makes a big deal about God’s love, and His closeness to His people. They’re not wrong to do so, it’s one of the major distinctions between Christianity and false religions. However, there is a tendency in our day to over-emphasize God’s closeness, to the point of turning His love into gross sentimentalism. … Continue reading Forgetting God’s Transcendence Cheapens His Love
