The Good News of God’s Judgment
If you were to ask most evangelical Christians to explain "the gospel" - the good news - the reply would no doubt be that we are offered forgiveness and reconciliation…
Setting Things Right Again
Last week we saw how Jesus' visit to Jericho brought about an extraordinary result: Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector and a man of great wealth, dramatically amended his life. In…
Kings, Presidents and Salvation
During election season, some Christians have become fond of proclaiming that "salvation will not arrive on Air Force One." Air Force One is of course the government airliner which transports…
Crossing the Jordan
Last week we saw how the nation of Israel faced a moment of great decision just before they crossed the Jordan River and entered the promised land. Moses implored the…
The Powerless World
The human population of the planet earth is now approaching 8 billion. This is a remarkable fact because for many centuries the world's population barely grew at all. Scholars estimate…
Misery
It's hard for me to believe it's been over 30 years since the release of the film Misery. Based upon Stephen King's novel, Misery is a psychological thriller - just…
Lunacy of the Left
For many years, the medical condition known as "gender dysphoria" slumbered in near complete obscurity. Gender dysphoria is a psychological affliction typically beginning in early childhood whereby an individual experiences…
By Faith, Not By Works
Generations of evangelical Christians have been eagerly taught that their salvation is a gift from God. By placing their faith in the sacrificial death of Jesus upon the cross, they…