How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth: BOOK REVIEW
The old adage still floats around our society, “People can make the Bible say whatever they want it to say.” Even among less cynical churchgoers who profess a high view of Scripture, many seem lost when it comes to accurately interpreting and applying God’s Word. Conservative evangelical churches are ripe with classes, small groups, and even sermons that ignorantly contort the scriptures and rip them out of context. Every election cycle in America is met with Christians publicly (yet unknowingly?) claiming promises for their “homeland” that were only intended for national Israel (e.g. 2 Chron. 7:14).
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Aslan in Afghanistan
Between Darkness and Light.
Wars and chaos increase around the globe. The pandemic marches on with a seemingly unending cycle. Yet Aslan is on the move.
Aslan who?
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Afghanistan and Armchair Quarterbacks
Over this past week, hard sayings like these have been tested in my life. Maybe for you, too?
News sources continue to report the unbelievable disaster unfolding in Afghanistan. Parents tossing their crying toddlers over walls and barbed wire so that our troops can rescue them from what appears to be certain death (link). Young men falling from hundreds of feet in the air as they lose their grip on the wing of a C-17 cargo jet. Women being rapidly forced into hiding . . .
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Strength for Today
Have you sensed an overflowing joy from our risen, powerful Lord this week? I have. We’ve had our share of “too busy,” various mishaps, and house renovation debacles over the past seven days. Yet God has graciously given my heart a palpable awareness of His presence and goodness. . .
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Bless the Lord?
How do we, as finite humans, bless God, the eternal blesser? Here’s how…
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Love and Justice.
I’ve been thinking, waiting, and praying. Mowing the grass, picking up sticks, and starting a small campfire this evening was good for that sort of thing.
Today’s momentous ruling from a Minnesota courtroom is exploding across all news outlets. As most of you heard, Derek Chauvin, former police officer, was found guilty of all three charges in murdering George Floyd. . . .
