Independent and Ruined I have seen the American flag in some awesome places. Surrounding the Washington monument, flapping in the breeze, on the back of a fire engine following 9/11. I have seen it draped across the coffin of members of my family. I am a patriotic American who has participated in and partaken of the American spirit… Read More
Book Review: The Doctrine of Repentance In the Doctrine of Repentance 1 Thomas Watson goes to great lengths to impress upon his reader the basis of his thesis that both the gravity of sin and the blessings of repentance dictate that all men everywhere repent at once. He presents his arguments, against sin and in favor of repentance, by attempting to… Read More
Religion Can Get In the Way Of Your Own Salvation Part 2 If you have always gone to church you could have trouble accepting the truth that you need a spiritual rebirth. According to Jesus’ teaching everyone “must be born again.” We all need to be twice born. Once “from above,” or a supernatural rebirth. Christianity at its very core, is about our each having a supernatural… Read More
Book Review: Pilgrims In Their Own Land In Pilgrims in Their Own Land 1 Martin Marty catalogs the history of religion in the United States. Marty traces the pilgrimage of immigrants to American soil while paying close attention to their religious beliefs and practices. After examining each group’s religious beliefs, he then explores the interplay between new beliefs and those that were… Read More
Jesus Encourages His Disciples To Be The Good News Christians sometimes feel as though they do not fit into society. The news of the day and other peoples opinions of it are often very different from ours. I am often amazed when I speak to people who are not Christians. I am often shocked by the attitudes and opinions which they hold. The reason… Read More