Every Christian who has read the Gospels probably knows that the Pharisees hated Jesus. They in fact hated him so much that they actively conspired against him, even to the point of discussing how to have him killed.[1] Their grievances Read more…
One of the most common criticisms of renewable energy, like solar and wind, is that it’s not available when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing. The solution, of course, is energy storage—storing the excess energy which is Read more…
Some Christian denominations refuse to allow women to be ordained as priests, pastors, or ministers, while other denominations have no such prohibitions—and some are divided on the issue.[1] Those who refuse ordination to women point to scriptures such as 1 Timothy Read more…
Let me start by saying that I have been happily married for more than forty-three (43) years to the same woman. She is the love of my life, my partner, my friend, the mother of our two children, and so Read more…
Do angels and demons really exist? Well, the Bible says so. In the New American Standard Bible translation, angels are referred to 111 times in the Old Testament and 176 times in the New Testament. Sixteen Old Testament books mention Read more…
As I said last week, this is about the time of year when churches solicit pledges from members about their 2026 giving so churches can plan their spending for the coming year. So how much should we give? The Old Read more…
It’s that time of year. If it’s not yet where you are, it soon will be. Churches are trying to plan for next year and are soliciting pledges from members about their 2026 giving. And some pastors—not mine, fortunately—will trot Read more…
Most Christians know the story of the rich, young ruler.[1] He came to Jesus seeking the secret to eternal life, and boldly asserted that he had obeyed God’s commandments his whole life. Jesus told him he needed to do one Read more…
Before I became a Christian at age 20, many of my Christian friends tried to convert me by quoting John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him Read more…
Jesus famously said, “Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.”[1] He also said, “So whoever will humble himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”[2] I have written about Read more…