This past Sunday, Mother’s Day, I spent the day with my parents. Not only was it Mother’s Day, it was also my dad’s 89th birthday. We had a great day together with my brother and his family. I’m glad I wasn’t in town, because the next day my mom called to ask me about something …
Category: Counter-Culture
What Does The Bible Say About Couples Living Together Before Marriage?
** This article first appeared on BibleStudyTools.com. You can find the original article here. Not so long ago, when I was a teenager, a girl or boy who was known to have sex without marriage was known to be “loose” morally. By and large, it was seen as an act of rebellion. At the very …
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When Will The Rapture Occur?
Reading through Mark 13 multiple times this week reignites my interest in eschatology. That’s just a big word meaning the theology and doctrines of the last days. As a follower of Jesus, I believe the Bible is clear that God has a plan for humanity that had a beginning and an end, and that this …
What Jesus Says About Divorce
Here are a few statistics I found online that may (or may not) surprise you. The U.S. has the sixth-highest divorce rate in the world. Some data indicates 40-50% of married couples file for divorce, but others say the actual divorce rate is nearer 30%. Of remarriages, 60% of second marriages and 73% of third …
Riches or Redemption?
Yesterday, I touched on Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler who was unwilling to give up his earthly possessions to follow Jesus. He desired heaven, but his position and wealth in this life had too strong of a hold on his heart. As the young man turned his back and walked away, sad that …
The Way Of The Word 