Why is Abraham Called the Friend of God?
In the Bible, Abraham is the only person in the Old Testament who is called the friend of God (2 Chron 20:7, Isa 41:8). Even Moses to whom God spoke face to face was still called “my servant Moses” (Num 12:7-8). So, I can’t help but wonder what it is that makes Abraham more than [...]
Nobody Understands the Love of God
When I was a child, I knew that my parents loved me unconditionally. However, as much as I thought I did, I simply didn’t understand their love. It wasn’t until the first of my three sons was born that I finally understood the love a father has for his child. Frankly, it was overwhelming, and [...]
Christian-ese “It’s not a Religion, It’s a Relationship”
If you’ve been around Christians much, you’ve probably heard someone say, “It’s not a religion, it’s a relationship.” Christians have thrown this phrase around so much that I can’t help but wonder if anyone considers what it really means. For the person who’s not a Christian that hears this, they’re probably thinking, “Um, look up [...]
President Obama and the Abortion Issue
I sit here with multiple headlines on my computer screen. “Obama calls for understanding in Notre Dame speech” (Yahoo). “Obama calls for ‘fair-minded’ abortion debate” (MSNBC). However, the most surprising headline, which happened just before this debate surfaced, is summed up in this headline: “More Americans Pro-Life Than Pro-Choice for First Time” (Gallup). This year’s [...]
Legacy of a Quiet Man
As it is with everyone, I cannot even begin to express the impact that my parents have had on my life, especially since I would not even exist except for their love for one another. That alone would be enough for my eternal gratitude, for I have been given the opportunity to live, to experience [...]
The Husband is Called to Serve His Wife
The Last is First Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your [...]
Abortion: Baby or Fetus
Recently (2001) in a college class on the “Psychology of Sex Differences,” my teacher, Dr. Taylor, was talking about “gender-based murder,” such as happenings in India where wives have “accidental deaths,” which are often not investigated by the police, and the husbands go on to remarry and collect another dowry. Another “gender-based murder” that was [...]
A White Man’s Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
A Dream Martin Luther King Jr. is one of my heroes. I still get shivers down my back when I hear “I have a dream today” (King). He had a voice that reached beyond the color of skin, giving a dream to Black men and White men alike. I’m White, but I can still share [...]
Is “Mutual Submission” Biblical?
There is a movement today which teaches that the Bible commands mutual submission between a husband and wife. The argument states that Ephesians 5:21 commands this mutual submission because it states, “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” (NIV). Then, in the following verse, it tells wives, “Wives, submit to your husbands as [...]
How Could a Loving God Send People to Hell?
Hell is an interesting concept. It is something that causes much frustration for Christians and non-Christians alike. How could a loving God send people to Hell? But I will ask another question, and that is, how could a loving God force people to worship Him for eternity? Heaven is a place of eternal worship of [...]