AI vs the Holy Spirit: The Need for Christian Discernment
AI is being used in myriad and ever-expanding ways in Christian churches around the world. It is important to know and discern when and why the use of artificial intelligence—AI—is inappropriate for Christian individuals and congregations. The ability to comprehend why we should be concerned requires an understanding of how God works in our lives […]
David’s Desire Fulfilled in Christ
I read Psalm 27 this morning as part of my devotional time. There are several verses from this Psalm that have spoken to me before in different ways, but one spoke to me this morning in a way that I had not thought of before. Verse 4 says, “One thing have I asked of the […]
Why I Go to Church
Why Go to Church? I have asked others this question. The following is my own answer.
God’s Creation—Genesis and Science in Agreement
Introduction As a geologist by training and by occupation for more than half of my adult life, I am familiar with the vast wealth of factual data that indicates the age of the earth to be more than four billion years old. There are many Christians including good friends of mine who contrarily accept the […]
Our Spiritual Heredity in Jesus
A sacrament common to all Christians is Eucharist, also referred to as Holy Communion, or the Lord’s Supper; a rite celebrated by Christians around the world. The ritual liturgy may vary somewhat between denominations, and even between individual churches, but it is all derived from the same event described in all four Gospels as well […]
Why Is God Holy?
This morning a friend of mine texted me this question: “My friend, why is God holy?” I was led to respond with the following: “A very interesting question. God is holy. Holiness is a part of who and what God is. We were formed in the image of God, so we are meant to be […]
Nearing the Precipice: Thoughts and Concerns
Nearing the Precipice Thoughts and Concerns Yesterday we had our men’s breakfast with Eric Metaxas as our guest speaker. By all accounts it was a great success. That evening I took Mabel to Calvary church to see Eric again, and get a book signed for a friend that I forgot to take with me in […]
Symbolism and Stories on the Cover of “To Concerned Americans”
Symbolism and Stories on the Cover of “To Concerned Americans” The cover for the book To Concerned Americans contains abundant meaning and symbolism relevant to the book’s content and personally to author John White. In the following essay John shares some of the story behind the cover. The prominent symbol that first attracts the eye […]
A Christmas Devotion 12/20/2022
A Christmas Devotion 12/20/2022 There is one book that I intentionally read every day – the Bible. It is a discipline I developed years ago as I was drawn to grow and deepen my Christian faith. For years my devotion time was relatively short and solitary. With time I went beyond just reading the verse […]
Dismantle the Political Divide
Dismantle the Political Divide Understanding the Divide It is already March 2023. As we emerge from the coldest part of the year, we have the hope and promise of spring. We anticipate new growth emerging from seemingly lifeless trees and barren ground. During this time many of us also look introspectively and contemplate potential renewal […]