Two dead theologians and two living atheists debate free will….at least in my most recent blog book. Freedom can be defined as the possession of the ability, opportunity and desire to do what would bring one the most joy. John Piper describes it as, “Full freedom is what you have when no lack of opportunity,

Why do bad things happen to good people? This is a perennial philosophical question that requires answers from every person in every generation. It is often answered with hollow rhetoric from isolated and insulated academicians. There is little comfort in religious jargon when one encounters personal loss and grief. Like a toothache, there are few

Rarely a night goes by that my twin boys don’t request to sing “Father Abraham.”  He had many sons, the song says, “I am one of them and so are you. So let’s all praise the Lord.” Praise the Lord? Really? So here’s my question: “Why should we praise the Lord for being considered the

Humble, Fumble and Bumble (Adventures in Parables) Humble was as a chummy man. He led a church and drove a white van.   Fumble was a lucky chap. He liked to drink tea and take Sunday naps.   Bumble was about as smart as they come. He had answers for everything under the sun.  

“You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.” (Galatians 3:1) The foulest forms of legalism flow from the pride of self-righteousness.  When we add our works to the work of Christ in the “salvation equation” we find the sum to be less than zero.  Salvation