I have a general sense that wherever possible we try to use Biblical terminology. This means we say words that people often find offensive. For example, we, as Christians, should not be afraid to call transgression of God's law "sin," rather than "a mistake" ... Continue Reading
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Western “that team up north” vs THE OSU Outreach Report
First off all, hat tip to Jason Marianna for reminding me that "THE" is all caps when referring to THE OSU. Saturday, September 26, 2015: Joshua Richards and I preached the gospel from about noon to 3pm at the usual spot, Lane and Olentangy River Rd, prior to ... Continue Reading
Why There Are Rules
I'm having a very friendly email discussion with a friend right now. Some of the discussion has come around to me explaining why I have restrictions as to who can join me for evangelism. Here's an excerpt I found quotable: We are trying to make disciples ... Continue Reading
My Brother Paul’s Response to Matthew Vines’ “40 Questions”
Matthew Vines has posted a series of forty questions. I have written up compiled a fairly brief response from Scripture. 1. Do you accept that sexual orientation is not a choice? Who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to ... Continue Reading
I am a “C”
Many folks will recognize the reference to the "camp song" in the title of this post. I am a "C". I am a "C-H." I am a "C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N." And I have "C-H-R-I-S-T" in my "H-E-A-R-T" and I will "L-I-V-E E-T-E-R-N-A-L-L-Y"! It's catchy. If you don't know the ... Continue Reading