Discernment
The Fantasy Myth
This post was written by Donna Lynn Hess.
Is fantasy a bane or blessing for our children? With the rise of the New Age movement, this question is one of increasing concern to Christian parents. However, before we can judge the value of fantasy, we must first understand its definition and purpose. In a broad sense, [...]
The dangers of non anti-intellectualism
It’s a sad indictment on Fundamentalism that we have come to be known as anti-intellectuals. But you can hardly blame people for getting that impression when we regularly refer to seminary as “cemetery” and many of our leading educators mock education from the pulpit.
But that is not what this post is about. This post is [...]
Technology is a tool, not a toy
Life is not a game. God made us and He put us here for a purpose. Sounds obvious, but it’s so easy to forget when you live in the technology toy factory we call modern Australia.
You know what I mean.
Facebook, Twitter, Forums, Blogs…
iPhone, iPod, iMac…
X-box, Wii, PlayStation…
Email, texts, mobiles, landlines, IM…
The list could go on [...]
Responding to Brandenburg’s Part 2 & 3
I appreciate Kent’s patience with my slow response. My studies have kept me quite busy.
I’ll start with a few brief comments:
I’m glad that Kent has written on this topic in some detail. I believe this issue may be the most important issue our generation addresses.
I’m glad that Kent has written on this topic because I [...]
A response to Kent Brandenburg’s post on epistemology
Several years ago, I spent the better part of a year studying a particular issue which has raised significant discussion in Fundamentalism in recent decades. It became apparent to me through that study that the real issue in the discussion really had very little to do with the issue itself. The real issue, I realised, [...]
What Big Picture?
“He’s missing the forest for the trees” is a saying which means that a person can get so caught up with the details that they end up missing the main point. Time and time again I have seen myself fall into this trap where the little things, though important, become the only focus in life. [...]
Are You Really In The Family?
God knew that His children would, from time to time, have doubts about their salvation. He anticipated our agonies of the soul and gave us a little book called 1 John that gives comfort to those who know His Son in truth.
A preacher once said that only a Pharisee would never doubt his salvation.
The great [...]
The God-Man is Bleeding!
I spoke to a man recently who came from a Charismatic background. He was looking for evidence of the Spirit in the form of healings and miracles.
Then I watched a movie. A typical Christian movie. It was full of signs and miracles and changed lives, but not even one time did they explain the gospel [...]
Logic and Faith
I want to deal with the importance of logic as it relates to the validity of inference regarding our faith. In other words, I’d like to stress the importance of logic when trying to work out what exactly it is we need to believe.
We base our faith on the Bible believing we’ve received it by [...]
Making the Most of January
1. Take a holiday.
2. If you can’t get away, then go out to dinner a few times and go for a drive somewhere nice on weekends.
3. Think about ways to improve the ministries you will [...]
Truth And Perception
I’d like to post some simple reflections on an issue that’s been on my mind this year.
I believe in truth, that there are unalterable facts which will always be an accurate representation of reality. I believe it’s our duty to seek truth, and I believe that the ultimate representation of truth is found in God. [...]
After the Decision
Last week we looked at 25 questions that should be asked before you make a life changing decision.
Let’s talk about the kind of outlook you need after the decision is made.
Perhaps the best way to do this is to illustrate with a personal example. In early 2006, my wife and I moved from Sydney to [...]
