I have been a bit surprised at a pattern I have seen recently, especially among American Evangelicals. I see a trend of these Christians (and I generally can be described as an American Evangelical) have with the message(s) of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew chapters 5-7). First, though, I should note an older view …
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I do wonder whether there is a tendency to place Ethics as a last, and sometimes elective topic in various ministries and professions. My evidence is a bit anecdotal... but please bear with me. #1. I used to be a mechanical design engineer. I earned a four year degree in mechanical engineering. I took another …
I have fallen out of the habit of getting involved in discussion boards. I guess part of the reason is that over the decades they attract trolls. But even when they don't they often draw people in based on their ability to type rather than their ability to discuss or think. Recently, I saw a …
I really like the Book of Habakkuk... a book that is hardly known by many Bible readers. For those who don't know, here is a very loose paraphrase of the book in conversant form: Habbakuk: "God. I keep praying and praying, but you don't listen. Your people are living lives of violence and injustice. When …
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