** SPOILER ALERT for A Tale of Two Cities, The Awakening, The Sorrows of Young Werther, and Death of a Salesman. Lately, the topic of suicide, or more accurately, the story of suicide, has unintentionally permeated my reading. It has been cast in many forms from the not so suicidal yet still self-inflicted death of... Continue Reading →
Tim Keller’s Argument from Rational Meaning
Previously, I’ve written on a strategy for evangelism called Subversive Fulfillment. Essentially this method, following the lines of thought presented in I Corinthians 1 and Acts 17, seeks to both confront and connect with unbelievers. In a real way, it respects their humanity, and seeks to “become all things to all men that [we] may... Continue Reading →
Modern Science and Miracles: An Epistemological Chill Pill
Recently I was given a rare opportunity to give a small 20 minute lecture on the New Testament Gospels as Reliable History in a secular setting. For the purposes of the lecture I was not trying to prove the Gospels as true, but only as historical. Obviously, I believe them to be true, yet, I... Continue Reading →
My Top 5 Non-Fiction Books of 2020
Although 2020 has been a tough year in many ways, one positive aspect of the year has been ample time for reading. This was another year filled with a number of excellent reads, below are my top five non-fiction books that I read throughout this year in descending order. #5: Apologetics at the Cross: An... Continue Reading →
Setting Realistic Expectations and Establishing Faithful Paths for Navigating History, Science, and the Bible
As disciples seeking to study God’s Word and His world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the vast amount of information and resources that are out there related to the topic. Yet there are some basic considerations that can guide us and help us to remain, or become, both realistic and faithful in our journey.... Continue Reading →
Reading Genesis 1 as Science Dishonors the Text and Distracts the Reader
Dr. C. John Collins is a theologian who has captured my interest recently. Collins is a multitalented individual, as a brief glance at his resume will clearly show: Bachelors and Mater of Science from MIT, MDiv, PhD in Biblical Hebrew linguistics from Liverpool, former research engineer, current professor of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary (Missouri),... Continue Reading →