Category Archives: Application

I have been going through my Dad’s paperwork and came across a small book of catechism published by the General Conference of the Mennonite Church of North America in 1937.  In a section titled “By Way of Introduction” it contains … Continue reading →

WORLD recently published an article on faith and politics.  In the article they quoted a political scientist at a university as saying:  “. . .the label ‘Christianity’ doesn’t mean much anymore, at least when it comes to politics: while a … Continue reading →

John 3:16 might be the most famous verse in the Bible. We see it displayed at sporting events and Christian organizations are named after it, but have you read John 3:36? “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever … Continue reading →

At the church I attend, we are studying the book of James on Wednesday night.  We are using a study guide by David Jeremiah and he asks:  “Why is it so important that our actions align with our words?”. [1]  … Continue reading →

I have been reading in Proverbs lately.  One does not expect lessons in theology from Proverbs but two verses highlight what we have been saying in this blog. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but … Continue reading →

A few blogs ago (July 9, 2023, The Best Teacher) we discussed how we know what to believe about Christianity given all the different denominational beliefs and the interpretations of the Bible.  The Holy Spirit, as we discussed, is the … Continue reading →

“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”   (Luke 6:27-28 ESV) Many might question why Jesus would instruct us to … Continue reading →

“Idle hands are the devil’s workshop” is an old saying of which we all are familiar.  Some think it is based upon Proverbs 16:27-29 although most translations would not render that meaning.  It has been a familiar saying for centuries … Continue reading →

Recently I finished reading a book by Eric Metaxas entitled Is Atheism Dead?.  I had read another book by Metaxas about Bonhoeffer.  Metaxas is a good writer so when I heard about this book it was a given I would … Continue reading →

I just keeping running across what the Bible says about wisdom and understanding.  In previous blogs we have discussed passages from Proverbs and Job.  The latest is from the prophet Isaiah in which he describes the attributes of the Messiah. … Continue reading →