II PETER

September 6, 2020 In the 17th and 18th Centuries, a religious system called deism became popular, especially in England, as well as the New World.  It was even espoused by some of the founding fathers of our country – namely, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.  Deism teaches that there is a God who is creator, and we can know of Him […]

August 23, 2020 Deconversion stories are all the rage.  What is a deconversion story?  Michael Kruger, President of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, writes, “De-conversion stories are designed not to reach non-Christians but to reach Christians.  And their purpose is to convince them that their outdated, naïve beliefs are no longer worthy of their assent. A person simply […]

August 9, 2020 Who is an authority over you?  In a country which holds liberty and independence as two of our highest values, who, if anyone, is an authority over you?  Certainly, the violent protests over the past few months have brought that question to the fore.  Are governing authorities over us?  Are police authorities over us?  Some have answered […]

July 26, 2020 What is your favorite Jesus story?  There are obviously lots from which to choose – so many teachings, so many healings, so many miracles.  Amazing stories, like when He calmed the storm, walked on water, raised the dead, drove out demons – oh, I know a favorite, when He drove out a legion of […]

July 19, 2020 We’ve all heard the variety of euphemisms used for death or dying.  Some go like this: He passed or passed away May she rest in peace They met their demise She is deceased He lost his life She gave up her battle He succumbed to (some disease) Some with a touch of humor […]