When examining the subject of social justice, it is essential that we clearly define our terms. After all, it would seem that calls for social justice are akin to asking for fairness in all aspects of life. With such an altruistic goal in mind, we would not want anyone to be confused about the importance of such an endeavor or underestimate the serious repercussions that injustice might have on individuals or our society. At the most elementary level, social justice is equivalent to social fairness. According to most sources, social justice is a phrase that […]

When we think of the word “mutation,” it can conjure up images that bring sadness, as mutations often endanger human life and very often cause death.  A mutation is generally defined as a mistake in the genetic code. Birth defects, genetic disease, and even cancer are some of the horrific consequences that these tragic mistakes in genes bring to mankind. Scientists are researching genes to find how some can be predisposed to easily acquire diabetes, hypertension, mental illness, common congenital malformations (cleft lip and palate) and different forms of cancer. It is ironic that many evolutionists use mutations, errors that […]

What would you say if you found out that the young woman sitting next to you in church was a thief? Recently I traveled to a conference and had a conversation with a woman like that and, ever since, I have not been able to get that discussion out of my mind. She shared with me that, for a period of time during her high school years, she often stole and, I have to admit, I was a bit shocked. After all, she seemed like such a “good” girl – she spent 12 years in a Christian school, was raised […]

I learned the term “pain reflex” while I was in seminary; it refers to the witness of the early Christian church. It is said that some of the most powerful Gospel preaching came through the “pain reflex” of the early church. For many in the church today, especially in the United States, this term is somewhat foreign; we do not have to deal with much pain regarding our faith! But the early church certainly did, as have many throughout the world during the past 2,000 years.  Here are just a few examples of how the early church suffered under the […]

Have you ever watched little kids play? Sure, we all have. What is one quality many of them have in common? They all take risks; they have little fear meeting and interacting with total strangers, are more than are willing to jump out of swings at maximum height, climb and maneuver over playground equipment, and even try wild acrobatic moves with little to no regard for their own safety! I used to live in a subdivision with lots of kids under the age of 10. Many of them would play in the street or run from yard to yard chasing […]

During the hotter months of the year, the last thing anyone wants to do is stand in a warm kitchen preparing complex desserts. Here are some simple recipes that you might find enjoyable not only to eat but also to make. Grape and Peach Napoleons (Approximately 6 servings) 9 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed 2 cups red seedless grapes 1 cup honey 2 peaches quartered ¼ cup honey 1 pint of plain Greek yogurt ½ cup chopped almonds, toasted Place 1 sheet of the thawed dough on a large level surface (wrap remaining dough to prevent drying) and lightly coat […]

If God posted an ad on one of those career builder/job-seeker websites, do you know what it would look like?  Do you know the kind of person He would be looking for to do the job He has for them to do?  Well, God already posted His want ad, long before these sites became popular, and He posted it in His Scriptures:  “The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward Him” (2 Chronicles 16:9). Help Wanted In God’s want ad, we see that He […]

Question: When the Bible says that God created the world in seven days, does it mean seven actual days? Answer: There is much controversy in the church today regarding whether a ‘day’ is a literal 24-hour day or if it represents an extended period time of millions or even billions of years.  There are many Christians who prefer long time periods because of the tremendous influence of evolutionary biology, geology and paleontology especially in the last hundred years.  These estimates assume the age of the earth to be 4.6 billion years old based on their interpretations of the origin of […]

Frank Ramos When reading the Bible, many see man acting and God reacting.  Adam eats the apple, God throws him out of Eden.  Satan questions Job’s authenticity, God tests Job.  The Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go, God punishes the Egyptians.  The Israelites demand a king, and God anoints Saul.  But what if it is not God reacting to man, but rather it is man reacting to Him?  Some read the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, perceiving that history reveals itself to both man and God simultaneously.  One overlooks that not a single person in the Bible […]