The Day of Calamity
Two weeks ago, we began to assess the biblical foundations of the rapture. Many Christians believe that Jesus will suddenly snatch his people safely away to heaven while those who…
Moral Tectonics
For thousands of years, humanity has suffered the deadly effects of earthquakes and volcanic activity. Famously, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. obliterated the Roman town of Pompeii.…
The Great White Throne
Wernher von Braun is a complex and intriguing historical figure. He was a German engineer who became a central figure in the advance of rocket technology, first in Nazi Germany…
Stuck in the Chair
There can scarcely be any regular churchgoer who hasn't heard a sermon comparing Christian faith to sitting in a chair. On such occasions, faith is defined as belief or trust…
This Is My Prayer
"And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may able to discern what is best and…
From Death to Life
In 1992, President Bill Clinton introduced a revealing phrase which described his stance on abortion. "Abortion should be safe, legal and rare." This position was intended to appeal to the…
Deconstructing David French
David French is a writer who is well-known as a "Never Trump" conservative. I consider French to be a very committed and thoughtful Christian - although one who is misguided.…
The Very First Christmas Songs
Christmas is indeed a wonderful time of the year. For many folks, Christmas music is an especially enjoyable part of the season. In order to meet this demand, some radio…
Talking Politics at Christmas Dinner
There is an old adage which says that when you're in polite company there are two subjects which should be avoided at all costs - religion and politics. The reason…
The Great Reversal in the Divine Court
On the day before Easter, precisely no one thought Jesus was the Messiah. Even his closest followers like Peter, who had previously declared Jesus to be Israel's anointed king, surely…