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Is the Web a Source of Wisdom?

We hear very little about wisdom today.  Instead, we hear more and more about the importance of information — about the virtues of information and the benefits of increased information.  “Big data” and “data mining” are the buzz words of the day.  These are quite literally seen by humanity as their savior.  But it is important to recognize that information, knowledge, and wisdom are not the same things.  I want to lay out the building blocks first from a humanistic … [Read more...] about Is the Web a Source of Wisdom?

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Digital Distraction

If there has ever been a group of people that are called upon to use their minds, it is the people of God who have chosen to live His way of life. When I say, “use our minds”, I don’t mean human reasoning or logic; there is to be an emphasis on teaching, thinking, and understanding.  Many religious systems are devised by men, who very often downplay teaching in favor of rituals. To them, rituals and traditions are what is most important.  But true faith requires that we use our … [Read more...] about Digital Distraction

Predestination

Many are working very hard to build a closer relationship with God. We all have ideas and concepts that are not exactly where they need to be. One small step further in this relationship building is to understand better God’s personal plan for each of us. As individuals we tend to plan out our lives in advance. As we plan, questions arise: Were we, as individuals, chosen before the foundation of the world? Does God plan our life in advance? Has God predetermined our future? We need some … [Read more...] about Predestination

God’s Origin Story

The Judeo-Christian story, when understood and applied correctly, is not founded on the universe but on the One who created it and the purpose for which He created it. There are many man devised theories of origin of the universe such as the Chinese Pan Gu and the Egg of the World, the Greek’s Titans and Gods of Olympus, the story of the Iroquois’ Great Turtle Island and the Mayan’s Popol Vuh story, and lastly the Modern Scientific story call the Big History Project. However, God through Paul … [Read more...] about God’s Origin Story

Gnosticism: Why John Wrote 1 John

The New Testament Church began with a bang.  We note in the book of Acts that one day 5,000 people were added to the church.  Soon after another 3,000 were added. But over time, Satan’s influence sapped some of that initial “first love” that the Church had when it began.  False teachers began to worm their way into the Church. We know this from Christ’s words regarding the Churches in Revelation, particularly the Church in Ephesus. It was significant enough for Christ to … [Read more...] about Gnosticism: Why John Wrote 1 John

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The Value of Scripture

Recently we have been trying to provide a balanced view towards the things that are happening in the world and all of the commentary that goes along with that.  And the need to be looking into the word of God a great deal more than perhaps we have been doing. The words that proceed from the mouth of God are critically important; they are not abstract. Notice in Deuteronomy 30: “For this commandment which I command you today is not too mysterious for you, nor is it far off. It is not in … [Read more...] about The Value of Scripture

God’s Image

Since the beginning of time, there have been many man-devised idols of bizarre appearance. Men have bowed down to the ground before carved stones, wood or even photographs. Man has indeed created many gods, and lords. However, the ideas that mankind have labeled "God" fall far short of the God of the Bible. This God is dynamically alive. He does not allow mankind to decide who He is, what He’s like or how He is to be worshipped. The Creator God of the Bible has distinct characteristics and a … [Read more...] about God’s Image