In Matthew 23:23, Jesus told the scribes and the Pharisees that they should tithe, without neglecting justice, mercy and faithfulness. Contrary to popular belief, this doesn’t mean Christians have to tithe. Jesus was telling Israelites living under the Old Covenant to...
In 2 Corinthians 11, Paul mounts a defense of his apostleship. Around verse 23, he starts citing the persecution he had suffered because of his loyalty to Jesus. He gave us some highlights in verses 24-27, noting that he was whipped, beaten with rods, stoned,...
Earlier this year, KOMO News did a program called Seattle Is Dying. It looked at the cultural upheaval that’s destroying what used to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. What’s causing the societal breakdown? KOMO News focused on the permissiveness of...
Several months ago, Tucker Carlson said, “Market capitalism is not a religion. Market capitalism is a tool.” He added, “Any economic system that weakens and destroys families isn’t worth having. A system like that is the enemy of a healthy society.” Tucker would like...
Sun Tzu once said, “Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.” President Trump’s moves concerning China raise the question: what is his endgame? Does he really want a trade deal, or is he seeking the destruction of...
Over the years, Britain has experienced severe spiritual warfare. The intensity of this battle for Britain’s soul can best be seen in the lives of two men: Oliver Cromwell and John Dee. Cromwell was a committed Christian and a member of parliament of minor nobility...
Colonialism and the spread of the Gospel These days, everybody whines about colonialism. While there were certainly problems with European imperialism, the first wave of colonialism definitely had its benefits. According to the Pew Research Center, “Of the world’s...
Conservative Christianity is the new punk. Doing drugs, being gay, listening to profanity-laced music, pretending to be another gender, hooking up with strangers and aborting children are all...
Everyone makes assumptions about the world. We all analyze things based on what we believe about why we’re here. It’s known as a worldview and Christians have a biblical worldview. For starters,...