In the last editorial we examined the idea of being alone on our sojourn through life. We saw that for the most part it is not good to be alone on life’s journey. In this article we will look at the flip side of being alone: We are strangers and sojourners together. There are a […]
In this installment in the series examining the crusade in Reformed and evangelical circles in North America to Christianize the world, I present the kingdom alternative of genuine Calvinism. Rejection of the project of common grace to influence the culture of the world does not imply rejection of the calling of the Christian to live […]
I first became interested in computers when my Dad took home one of the first “portable” computer from work. It was the size of a suitcase, weighed about 30 pounds, had a fold-down keyboard, and a small green screen. We got to play Flight Simulator on it when Dad was done with work. After a […]
When you take away the literal historical meaning of Genesis 1-11, much more is lost than only the truth of God’s creating in six days and his destroying the wicked world that then was with a flood. One of the most important things that has been lost along the way or is in the process […]
If someone files for bankruptcy and is no longer legally responsible for his debt, does he still have a moral obligation to repay his creditors? Does Scripture address this issue, perhaps in conjunction with the year of jubilee, or is there no connection? May people or organizations file multiple times? Does the church do anything […]
I remember distinctly two stories about laughter. One of my seminary professors told the story to his students about when he was preaching on the humanity of Jesus Christ and mentioned the human things that Scripture says Jesus did. After stating that Jesus ate, drank, wept, and tired, he said that Jesus laughed. After the […]
In last month’s initial article on this subject, we began to discuss the identity of strangers and pilgrims. We noted that by this description the life of God’s people in the world is pictured. That life has a beginning: through the new life of regeneration, we come from God himself. That life also has an […]
My brother Peter and I were privileged to take two weeks to travel around the Philippines and Singapore. All of it was an experience that we will never be able to forget, and I would love to share some of what we did and learned with you. I hope that as you read this, you […]
The first time we come across a word in Scripture is important and seminal. In this case it is in Psalm 19:5 where the sun coming up to move across the sky is likened to a bridegroom coming out of his changing room in anticipation of his imminent marriage and a runner who has trained […]
“Well, Evan, which ones do you want to buy?” Evan’s father asked. Evan had waited a long time for this day. Now he stood in front of a display of fishing lures with his father. Evan had saved up enough money for a new fishing pole and lure or two, and after they would make […]