Category Archives: Application

The history of Christianity is filled with the stories of those who have suffered and died for their faith.  And we rightly honor their commitment to their faith. [1] What is not widely known is that more Christians have been … Continue reading →

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. (Luke 12:34 ESV).  This teaching of Jesus tells us that whatever we value in our earthly existence determines where we spend eternity. C. S. Lewis puts it slightly differently … Continue reading →

A certain segment of Christianity maintains that God wants us to be wealthy and healthy and all we need to be wealthy and healthy is by faith claim it.  They do have Biblical support. “If you then, who are evil, … Continue reading →

I have heard people question whether God is omnipotent by asking if God can create a square circle.  C. S. Lewis gives the best response:  “. . .nonsense remains nonsense even when we talk it about God.” [1] _____________________________________________________ [1]   … Continue reading →

Many years ago, I worked for a company that utilized a large plant to make their products.  The plant was so large that I could not recognize a person who was at the other end of the plant.  However, I … Continue reading →

I have been going through my Dad’s paperwork and came across a small book of catechism published by the General Conference of the Mennonite Church of North America in 1937.  In a section titled “By Way of Introduction” it contains … Continue reading →

WORLD recently published an article on faith and politics.  In the article they quoted a political scientist at a university as saying:  “. . .the label ‘Christianity’ doesn’t mean much anymore, at least when it comes to politics: while a … Continue reading →

John 3:16 might be the most famous verse in the Bible. We see it displayed at sporting events and Christian organizations are named after it, but have you read John 3:36? “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever … Continue reading →

At the church I attend, we are studying the book of James on Wednesday night.  We are using a study guide by David Jeremiah and he asks:  “Why is it so important that our actions align with our words?”. [1]  … Continue reading →

I have been reading in Proverbs lately.  One does not expect lessons in theology from Proverbs but two verses highlight what we have been saying in this blog. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but … Continue reading →