Archive for July, 2005
Fantasy Book and Films: Good and Bad
I have been doing a bit of research lately for a three-part presentation I’m doing next week in St. Louis for 1200 teenagers. My topic is fantasy lit and movies. I will incorporate everything from sci-fi to horror to comic book superheroes to what I’d call fantasy proper: Narnia, Lord of the Rings, [...]
Hate the Sin, Hate the Sinner?
My blogging buddy, Pastor Tom Chryst, over at Preachrblog, has a good insight that he posted yesterday.
We commonly hear that God hates the sin, but loves the sinner. And I have often thought that that could be a bit misleading. Pastor Chryst does a good job explaining why.
It has always seemed a bit gnostic to [...]
"It’s My Body!"
This is the slogan I have heard used to defend abortion, euthanasia, the legalization of marijuana or narcotic use, even prostitution. “It’s my body, so no one can tell me what to do with it.” But is that actually true? Not in the understanding of Christianity. Our Scriptures state: “Or do you not know that [...]
Can Technology Save Us or Not?
Hey all you sci-fi geeks out there!
I’m preparing some presentations that I’ll be giving for the Higher Things Youth Gathering in St. Louis next week. And right now, I’m thinking about the genre of science fiction. It seems to me that there are mainly two types of science fiction.
The first type is optimistic about human [...]
My "Probably the Best Song in the History of the Whole World"
My pal, Bunnie Diehl, has graciously tagged me to come up with the best song – and I quote – “in the history of the whole world.” You should check out her list. I’d say it’s eclectic, but eclecto-freaky is probably more apt. And she said I can name more than one. I’ll stick [...]
Is There a Global Over-Population Problem?
In 1968, Paul Ehrlich wrote a spooky book called The Population Bomb, in which he theorized that, left unchecked, the world’s population would increase to a point where it can no longer sustain itself. It sounded reasonable. He predicted that in the 1970s and 80s, hundreds of millions of people would starve to death. Of [...]
Cheep! Cheep! by Julie Stiegemeyer
Forgive the shameless plug. But my wife’s latest children’s book is now available through Bloomsbury and can be pre-ordered through my Amazon link on the right sidebar. With adorable illustrations from Carol Baicker-McKee, this is a must have for kiddies 1-3 years old.
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Intelligent Design: What’s the Meaning of Life?
I came across the blog of Denyse O’Leary, a journalist based in Toronto, Canada and I encourage you to give it a look. She covers stories on the current scientific controversy between neo-Darwinists and Intelligent Design theorists.
I first noticed her when I read this article from Christianity Today Online about the film entitled, The Privileged [...]
Too Much Sin-Talk?
The folks over at Be Strong in the Grace have kindly linked to me several times and today I return the favor. Look over the whole site, but check out this insightful post in particular.
Sometimes folks say they get tired of hearing preachers talk about sin and want to hear more about the [...]
London Has Been Attacked
God Save the Queen!
With deepest heartfelt sympathy, we pray for the families of those killed and injured in today’s barbaric murderous attack.
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