Common Sense, Normality and Platforming
My wife recently bought a package of cards that have ‘talking points” that are meant to help generate conversations. While I initially thought the idea had little merit, I don’t … Read more
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Violent Night or Silent Night?
My interest in this article isn’t to compare and contrast Thor or Violent Night and Saint Nicholas, however fun that might be. My project is simpler. I want to remind folks just who St. Nicholas is…
Why Gather?
\”And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works, not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.\”
Hebrews 10:24-25
Equipping Christians to Think and Speak on Pro-Life Issues
Dr. Matthew Burford interviews Jay Watts from Merely Human Ministries. The impetus here is the Pro-Life argument and how to properly argue for that position in a positive light. Questions … Read more
From NASA to Mama Bear
Cathryn Buse joins us to talk about Apologetics, what it’s like working for NASA, and high level security secrets. Cathryn has been a guest blogger for us, as well as … Read more
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When You Share the Gospel with an Atheist
Dr. Matthew Burford has recently been published on the Website Radical. “Evangelizing is not simply a matter of teaching and instructing and imparting information to the mind,’ said J.I. Packer, … Read more
Is God Rightfully a Narcissistic Tyrant? Power, Love, and How We Think about God (and Ourselves)
God, Love, and Power, Part 1: Knowing God and Knowing About God This piece, which covers an issue that I think has become a prevalent problem in thinking about God, … Read more
Apologetics ‡ Blog Post ‡ Philosophy ‡ Theology ‡ Trinity
God is love † love † omnipotence † power † Trinity
Thorny Renunciations
The nature of apostasy and what it actually looks like is a source of conflict, division, and confusion within Christianity. To be sure, the idea of whether or not a truly born again believer, a Christian mind you, could even commit such an act is a subject of much debate.
Can I lie now?
Is lying ever justified before a holy and righteous God? Will God hold people accountable for lying to authorities when trying to protect innocent people?
