Category Archives: Application

I have been reading The Christian Mind by Harry Blamires.  It was written in 1963 but is highly relevant for today.  He has some interesting comments about truth. In my book, The Renovation of Our Soul, I discuss the difficulty … Continue reading →

At this time of the year, we celebrate the birth of Jesus.  Most depictions of his birth include a manger scene to emphasize his lowly birth—there was no room for him in the inn.  Even Jesus’ upbringing seems to emphasize … Continue reading →

Some Christians are very focused on using politics to achieve certain Christian goals they believe in and to which they are committed.  They spend a considerable time and effort to electing the right Congress persons or getting the right judges … Continue reading →

Étienne Gilson, who is a French philosopher and historian of  philosophy, states there is no common ground of truth on which  science and religion can meet. [1]  My question is:  Why? Part of the problem lies with religion.  Religion tends … Continue reading →

When we hear or read about the various atrocities committed in our world such as the millions killed by Hitler, Stalin, and Mao, we more than likely blame the leader of that country at that time and maybe a few … Continue reading →

We hear a lot about diversity these days but one aspect of diversity that we hear little about is diversity of thought.  It seems that everyone wants everyone else to agree with them and the Christian community is no exception.   … Continue reading →

Two Mormon young men were on their two year missionary trip.  Effie and Leonard, who were Southern Baptists their whole lives, lived in a small Oklahoma town.  These four people met when the Mormon boys knocked on Effie and Leonard’s … Continue reading →

Now everyone will agree the Bible is a serious book.  It deals with life and death issues and with what happens to us after our life ends.  But is God always serious?  Does God laugh?  If we are made in … Continue reading →

In the last blog, I mentioned my preference for Habakkuk among all the “minor” prophets.  Second in my preference is Amos.   Why?  Because he was not a prophet or the son of a prophet.  He lived in a small town … Continue reading →

Yazidism is a religion of which most of us have never heard.  I only heard of them while reading Nadia Murad’s tragic account of her slavery at the hands of ISIS.  Now most Christians would have problems with Yazidism because … Continue reading →