Unexpected Suffering
“I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying…
Finding Purpose
I have been reading a book written by a gifted writer diagnosed with terminal cancer. He has faced his diagnosis with courage and insight. The problem, however, is his understanding of purpose. Not once throughout the book does he reference…
Words and Meanings
Sometimes, we use words to communicate what we want others to know quickly and clearly. “Danger” is a clearly understood word. When shouted in a crowded room, it gets attention, and people run to safety. Sometimes, we use words to…
Understand the Difference
When I became active in pro-life issues in the fall of 1976, I could not figure out what was so difficult about seeing that in abortion a child dies. I saw pictures of unborn children at rallies, fair booths, and…
Should We Do More?
In June 2023, the Center for a Biblical Worldview, a research arm of the Family Research Council, surveyed 1,009 adults who attend a worship service in-person or online at least once/month. The statistic that popped out for me was that…
The Medical Profession and Abortion
On August 30, 2023, the Interim Chief Executive of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and the Interim Director of Advocacy and Public Affairs for the Society of Family Planning concluded a brief op-ed piece in the Washington…
No Heaven on Earth
There was a time when the mantra for abortion rights sounded like this: “Safe, legal, and rare.” My, how the times have changed. The new director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Mandy Cohen, said,…
Elusive Contentment
The Apostle Paul wrote: I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in…
Choices and Consequences
Having the freedom to make choices without interference feels like good public policy. It mitigates the ideological differences among the citizenries. Consider how it plays out: Advocates for drug legalization argue that individuals should make their own choices about their…
Euthanasia and You
Canada continues to be an example of euthanasia out of control. Christians find themselves challenged and confused over what to do. I want to make four points: 1) Authorship. A Christian believes God is the author of life (Genesis 1:27;…