Rebuilding Babylon

For years, eschatology junkies have pondering the meaning of Babylon mentioned in the book of Revelation (namely Rev. 17 & 18). Most (but not all) have spiritualized it’s appearance in the book by saying that is symbolic of anything from America, to the internet, to media, to Islam…and on and on. My question has been:Continue reading “Rebuilding Babylon”

The kindness of the Lord

I’ve been thinking about the kindness of the Lord today,  specifically His unrelenting commitment to humble us.  The Lord is more committed to humbling us than making our lives, relationships, or ministries flourish. This may seem like a harsh thing but the Lord is about glorifying Himself and His Son above all else- and rightlyContinue reading “The kindness of the Lord”

The Power of Asking – part 2

Jesus, in Luke 11, highlights the power of unceasing prayer. He tells His disciples that through persistence their requests will be given. Paul echos this revelation with his exhortation to the church of Colossi, “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving…” This principle for asking does not only apply to righteous requestsContinue reading “The Power of Asking – part 2”

A Common Response to the Presidential Election

This has been such an interesting election. I think that I’ve learned more concerning the election process, the moral and political stance of our nation, and been far more interested in the presidential and vice presidential candidates than any other previous election. Responses from the conservative christian camp has ranged from anger and confusion toContinue reading “A Common Response to the Presidential Election”

Obama’s Abortion Extremism

Sen. Barack Obama’s views on life issues ranging from abortion to embryonic stem cell research mark him as not merely a pro-choice politician, but rather as the most extreme pro-abortion candidate to have ever run on a major party ticket. Barack Obama is the most extreme pro-abortion candidate ever to seek the office of PresidentContinue reading “Obama’s Abortion Extremism”