Genesis 22:13-14 (NKJ) – 13 Then Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and there behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. So Abraham went and took the ram, and offered it up for a burnt offering instead of his son. 14 And Abraham called the name of the place, The-Lord-Will-Provide; as it is said to this day, “In the Mount of the Lord it shall be provided.”

Tragically, many of we Christians today, unlike Abraham who recognized God as his ultimat...

Homophobia – irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals – Merriam-Webster

We use the term “word spin” to describe the misuse or twisting of words in order to marginalize or vilify those with whom one disagrees. Homophobia is a word often used in the process of “word spin” to marginalize or vilify those who, based on biblical passages and teachings, do not view as God-ordained homosexual behavi...

Xenophobia – intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries – Oxford Dictionaries

“Word spin” involves the misuse or twisting of words in order to marginalize or vilify those with whom one disagrees. Currently, xenophobia is a word often used in the process of “word spin” to marginalize or vilify those who desire that our government change its immigration policies and practices, even placing a moratorium on immigrati...

As a child I remember that attending the Baptist Church in Arnold, Missouri was a regular part of my regimen. And I remember too during those years that I consistently heard the message of the gospel, the good news or glad tidings of salvation via faith in Jesus Christ. However, hearing the good news and embracing the good news personally were and are two very different things. Thus, upon arriving at my teen years I had heard a lot about God but I did not know Him. I did not have a personal r...

John 15:13 (NKJ) - Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.

Back in 1978, I was dealing with an early stage addiction to alcohol. Though that was not my only challenge, it was the challenge that was most overwhelming, as it brought about entanglements that permeated every aspect of my life. Thankfully, the addiction had not yet progressed to where I drank at work, especially based on the fact that I was a high school teacher. Yet, my ...