By: Debbie Wuthnow *If you’re like me, you haven’t paid that much attention to election results until recent years. I always assumed the process was honest and fair, and the best candidate would win. Obviously, I have been very wrong. We cannot be negligent when picking candidates and VOTING for those who best represent ourContinue reading “America at 250: Early American Socialism”
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A Theology of Idolatry for the Twenty-First Century – Part 1
By: John Stonestreet and S. Michael Craven *Unfortunately, as a rule, especially as Jesus followers, we find it hard to believe that idolatry is much of a thing today, but we are very wrong. Today and tomorrow were going to look through the lens of the Colson Center at some very real “gods” that stillContinue reading “A Theology of Idolatry for the Twenty-First Century – Part 1”
The Missing Person
By: Ron Hutchcraft *This very personal and challenging message from Ron Hutchcraft was just too good not to share. The Lord has clearly anointed Ron’s ministry and it’s clear he’s listening. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 If you want to have a philosophical discussion about the subject of grandchildren, sorry – I’m busy. But if youContinue reading “The Missing Person”
The Myths of Christian History
By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D. Padgett *As always, the Colson Center with John Stonestreet and Dr. Padgett are tapping the pulse of our culture and giving us helpful information to deal with the arguments against our faith. Blessings, Ed 😊 There are some claims about Christianity that continue to make their way intoContinue reading “The Myths of Christian History”
Robin Hood and Britain’s Future
By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D. Padgett *Enjoy this informative and insightful article from the Colson Center. Blessings, Ed 😊 A new Robin Hood adaptation for TV is more fanciful than the older Disney cartoon version that featured talking animals. At least that one got the history right. The new series, which will air on MGM+, pretends that Christianity was an alien religion to England in the late 1100s. Part of the plot isContinue reading “Robin Hood and Britain’s Future”
Inoculation or Transformation?
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice – the kind He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of thisContinue reading “Inoculation or Transformation?”
Living Water?
“On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, ‘Anyone who is thirsty may come to Me! Anyone who believes in Me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, “Rivers of living water will flow from His heart.” (When He said, ‘living water,’ He was speaking ofContinue reading “Living Water?”
Suddenly!
“But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever. And weContinue reading “Suddenly!”
We Don’t Clean What We Don’t Know Is Dirty
“Repent of your wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive your evil thoughts, for I can see that you are full of bitter jealousy and are held captive by sin.” (Acts 8:22-23 NLT) These stern words to Simon the sorcerer came from the Apostle Peter following Simon’s request to receive the HolyContinue reading “We Don’t Clean What We Don’t Know Is Dirty”
Hope for Change
“He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like His own, using the same power with which He will bring everything under His control.” (Philippians 3:21 NLT) Weakness isn’t something we work for, it’s a by-product of inactivity. No one crawls out of bed in the morning and says: “Hey,Continue reading “Hope for Change”
