It’s something almost every evangelical who takes their faith seriously wrestles with. When we're in a social setting, particularly one in which we're surrounded by nonbelievers, what is an allowable amount of flexibility for humor to form healthy relationships, and what crosses the line of fidelity to Christ before all others? At what point should... Continue Reading →
“You are the salt of the earth.” Matthew 5:13 Recently, I watched the Christian documentary Burma Free Rangers that tells the story of a missionary family that serves those in the middle of war zones. It is a powerful film for many reasons, but most poignantly the film reminds us of the evil present in... Continue Reading →
Exiled Lanterns glow Songs and shows The story only grows Laughter comes Tunes and hums Tomorrow never show Feel the rush Take it in Enjoy another spin Dream again Dream again Just never hush It’s when we stop It’s when we reach the top We look around But not a sound It’s... Continue Reading →
Writing in the mid-1600s, the French scientist and philosopher Blaise Pascal wrote that, “There is no denying it; one must admit that there is something astonishing about Christianity. ‘It is because you were born in it,’ they will say. Far from it; I stiffen myself against it for that very reason, for fear of being... Continue Reading →
When it comes to the many different interpretations of the first chapter of the Bible, well, “I’ve been everywhere, man.” Born as a young-earth creationist, drifted towards an allegorical and evolutionary accommodating poetic understanding, then clung to a Hugh Ross-style literalistic Day/Age view, but I never felt satisfied—neither theologically, nor scientifically. Failures on Both Sides... Continue Reading →
A couple of months ago, I put the commonly used defeater phrase, “That’s just your interpretation,” on trial, and found the integrity behind its typical usage woefully lacking. Essentially, those who resort to using it, although mostly likely unaware of such a reality, are acting against the love of both neighbor and God. That previous... Continue Reading →
Moore Thinking 