This is one of those articles that just sort of poured out of me - like it almost had a life of its own. I guess the news lately has had a lot of the same elements in play: lies, deception, a refusal to see the truth, efforts to paint a picture

In Their Right Minds

Dec 30th, 2018

This article finishes the story I started in "The Gerasene Incident." Just as the first part did, this second half takes the pieces and parts of the three gospel accounts and develops one cohesive storyline. A little creativity proved helpful,

The Gerasene Incident

Dec 2nd, 2018

This is Part 1 of what I expect will become an article series that ultimately probes the question, "Are fallen angels and demons the same thing?" Here, I unpack the various gospel accounts of the Gerasene demoniac, and I try to tell the story o

LYING LIPS AND THE APOCALYPSE

Oct 9th, 2018

We all know that "2 + 2 = 4," but in today's politically-correct environment, it's unpopular to state the truth. This article calls it like it is: the liberals have descended in their behaviors and antics so far that it's clear they are modelin

DOES GOD LET YOU DOWN

Sep 3rd, 2018

The question is not meant to be irreverent, especially as the Scriptures show other people had their doubts and their unfulfilled expectations of Jesus Christ. The truth is we are called to live "by faith," and that is a posture that overcomes

Who is Daniel Chapter 8 Talking About Part 2

Aug 13th, 2018

A series of matter-of-fact issues are outlined within the text of Daniel's second vision in Dan. 8:9-14, and within Gabriel's explanation of that vision in verses 23-25 of that chapter. These plainly-stated points make any efforts to claim tha

Who is Daniel Chapter 8 Talking About Part 1

Aug 6th, 2018

There's an awkward tug-of-war when you feel the accurate interpretation of Scripture goes in one direction while the commentary notes go in another. This was my reality as I taught through Dan. 8:9-14. I disagreed with the view that this passag

Lessons From My Cats

Jul 31st, 2018

God is not confined to the Scriptures to teach us things we need to learn. The Psalmist said "The heavens declare the glory of God..." (Ps. 19:1), and sometimes God even uses - cats! I have two, and in addition to providing endless pleasure,

WHO ARE THE SONS OF GOD IN GENESIS 6 Part 7

Jul 23rd, 2018

This article concludes a 7-part series on the core themes that emerge from a literal study of Genesis 6:1-4. The focus of this last article is one that looks ahead to the future, especially in light of Jesus' comments about the times just befor

WHO ARE THE SONS OF GOD IN-GENESIS 6 Part 6

Jul 16th, 2018

The events surrounding the life and crucifixion of Jesus Christ pull together several Scriptural references which tie directly back to the age-old battle between the seeds of the woman and the serpent. Because the goal of Satan is to escape th

WHO ARE THE SONS OF GOD IN GENESIS 6 Part 5

Jul 9th, 2018

The fallen angels' agenda narrows its scope as God provides the promises of the Abrahamic Covenant. Now Satan knows he must focus on the Jews and try to disrupt their conquest of the Promised Land. God's "genocidal-like" orders to Moses, Joshua

WHO ARE THE SONS OF GOD IN GENESIS 6 Part 4

Jul 2nd, 2018

Conclusions surrounding the Great Flood are often wrapped in ignorance rather than a faithful study of God's Word. The Scriptures present the compelling case that the initial fallen angel agenda was directed against the entire human race. God p

WHO ARE THE SONS OF GOD IN GENESIS 6 Part 3

Jun 25th, 2018

With the basics of the correct interpretation of Genesis 6:1-4 established, this installment of this article series focuses on a theory which has emerged in opposition to Biblical truth. Called "the sons of Seth" theory, this article examine

WHO ARE THE SONS OF GOD IN GENESIS 6 PART 2

Jun 18th, 2018

Building on Part 1 of this series, this installment begins a deep dive into Genesis 6:1-4, and compares this ancient text against other passages in the Bible. This exercise concludes that fallen angels mated with human women and produced gigant

WHO ARE THE SONS OF GOD IN GENESIS 6 Part 1

Jun 11th, 2018

The church is mostly missing an extraordinary storyline that weaves its way from Genesis to Revelation. It's there because God put it there, and so it should not be ignored. Many people have overlooked it, have claimed it means something else,

In God We Trust, Or Do We?

Jun 4th, 2018

It's easy to distill the Christian life down to quips and quote that sound right but which don't reflect the true struggles of faithful living. For example, we casually claim that we "trust God," but are we really demonstrating that in our choi

Some Not So Subtle Sermon Suggestions

May 29th, 2018

I'm concerned that too many pastors each Sunday are content with shallow dives into the milky parts of God's Word. The church today desperately needs more meat, and a big part of a meaty diet is Biblical prophecy - at least if we take the examp

The Benefit Of Studying Biblical Prophecy Part 2

May 21st, 2018

This article concludes a two-part assessment of the value that accompanies the penitent study of Biblical prophecy. Four more benefits are reviewed, and while there are many more advantages to taking in God's prophetic Word than what these two

The Benefit Of Studying Biblical Prophecy Part 1

May 14th, 2018

More than 25% of the Bible is devoted to prophecy, but that's not stopped various self-appointed "experts" from discounting its value. The truth is, the Bible emphasizes that prophecy is an integral part of one's faith, and the clamor against i

Once Upon Elam

May 7th, 2018

It seems everyone is talking about "Elam" these days - but most people simply refer to it as Iran. Elam is a province in modern-day Iran, and it has played a key role with the affairs of the Jewish nation from ancient history up to the present

Who Am I Really?

Apr 23rd, 2018

Big changes prompt big reflections. I recently experienced these processes. This article is about getting my head and my heart in the right place when life threw me a curveball. It was therapeutic for me to sort through my perspectives and to

The Exercise of Foolishness

Apr 16th, 2018

Hardly a day goes by where I am not struck by the utter foolishness of our culture and of our world. There are so many cases of people doing, saying, and believing the most ridiculous things. Excuses for this phenomenon are easy to come up wi

What's Your Brand?

Apr 2nd, 2018

It's hard to recognize a church by its name these days. It's even hard to recognize some of them by their choices and their behaviors. I know I'm not the only one to be concerned with all the ways the church has aligned itself with the world'

Pick a Pack of Proper Preppers

Mar 22nd, 2018

A great deal of misinformation swirls about concerning the Tribulation, and many believers are trying now to prepare for this horrible time. The problem is their notions don't always gel with the facts from God's Word. As a result, elaborate

The Last Hope

Mar 3rd, 2018

The news might represent a lot of things, but there are times it is a pulse on the spiritual condition of our world. A recent headline captured my attention and got me running with an idea. The more I thought about it, the more relevant the i