Tag: Christian life
Modesty Series Part 3: The Heart of the Matter
Welcome to part 3 of Re-Thinking Biblical Modesty. Here are the links to parts 1-2 if you need them: Part 1: In the Beginning (There Was No Shame) Part 2: Knowledge of Evil and Human Sexuality … In part 1, we saw how: In part 2, we observed that: Now, as we conclude the series,…
Modesty Series Part 2: Knowledge of Evil and Human Sexuality
In part 1 of this series on biblical modesty, we saw how: In this, part 2 of the series, we look at the downstream consequences of the three types of knowledge upon human sexuality.
Modesty Series Part 1: In the Beginning (There Was No Shame)
Western culture needs to reclaim some sense of morality. It’s up to Christians to lead the way. Unfortunately, in many aspects, culture has greater influence on Christians than Christians have influence on culture. There is no greater example of this need than immodesty. Without exaggerating, I cannot walk out my front door without witnessing immodest…
Re-Thinking (Biblical) Modesty
One of the more apparent symptoms of the moral decay of Western culture has been the pervasiveness of immodesty. Sadly, history shows that, outside of period of severe persecution, self-professed Christians are often more influenced by popular culture than culture is influenced by Christians. Today, the Internet, social media, television, movies, music, and advertising collectively…
A Spotlight on the Shadows of Israel’s Exodus
We have previously discussed: Now let’s combine these two topics as we examine the shadows that can be seen in Israel’s exodus from Egyptian slavery. … Welcome to part 5 of my series on rethinking Christian eschatology. Because these articles build on each other, if you’ve not already done so, I invite you to read…
Sometimes the Greater Adventure Comes from the Unplanned Journey
Last week my family, nephew and I were blessed with the opportunity to visit the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. We thoroughly enjoy visiting the Smokies whenever we get the chance. One day we visited Cades Cove. Our plan was to go horseback riding there, which the kids had done in previous years with their grandparents.…
Three Blessings of a New Year
Do you get more enjoyment out of beginnings or endings—out of starting something new or seeing something across the finish line? I find this a challenging question. My immediate reaction is emphatically: Both! But if I have to choose, I probably prefer endings slightly because there is no better personal satisfaction than pausing to appreciate…
Why Do Christians Eat Pork?
Why do Christians eat pork? In the Old Testament, the Law of Moses included dietary restrictions for avoiding certain types of animals, including pigs. Moses wrote: 4 “‘There are some that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof, but you must not eat them. The camel, though it chews the cud, does…
Jesus Gave Thanks (Why we should give thanks too)
The letter of First John includes a number of profoundly simple statements. One such statement is this: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.(1 John 2:6 NIV) This simple statement is a powerful and daunting truth—to live as Jesus lived. Amazingly, Jesus, the Creator inside a human body, gave thanks. And…