An Evil Heart of Unbelief

Drop out, cop out Christianity is an accurate way of describing late-20th century and early 21st century mainstream Christendom. From the pulpit to the pew, defections are widespread through the ranks of the soldiers of the cross. Recent reports about the movement back to church—especially among youth and young adults—is encouraging if not hopeful. ButContinue reading “An Evil Heart of Unbelief”

Grace Today

Last week (Oct. 27, 2025) Ellen and I attended a beautiful banquet, prepared and served by Grace Today Ministries for pastors, missionaries, Christian workers, and wives. It was hosted by Lew Hunter, Founder and President of Grace Today Ministries, and his wife Pam. Designed as a gesture of genuine appreciation for God’s servants in vocationalContinue reading “Grace Today”

Last Stop, Next Station

In Plato’s Republic, that ancient philosopher had a dream of a utopian society in which everyone would be useful, everything would be controlled, and “heaven on earth” would rule. Dreamers have, since the time of Plato, tried to revive his ancient paradise. The political system known as “communism” started out as the dream of anContinue reading “Last Stop, Next Station”

Of Angels, Dogs, and Hogs

The three nouns comprising this post’s title are a rather unique combination of words—to be sure! One might well ask if they have any connection to each other whatsoever. The answer to the question would be, “Yes!” Each is mentioned in one chapter of God’s Word. Follow along with me as we examine II Peter,Continue reading “Of Angels, Dogs, and Hogs”

Why I Am A Fundamentalist, Pt. 2

I finished the first blog on this topic (Oct. 16, 2025) by referring to the Modernist-Fundamentalist controversies of the 1920s and 1930s, following the publication of The Fundamentals. That series of essays (1910-1915) was an answer to the German rationalism and “higher criticism” that had infected American theologians/churches—thus weakening belief in the Scriptures as totallyContinue reading “Why I Am A Fundamentalist, Pt. 2”

Nothing But the Blood

It is a topic that to many people in this 21st century probably seems archaic, even repulsive. Some abhor the thought of a “bloody religion,” while others may relegate it to the Old Testament sacrifices of bulls and goats; but the hymn penned by Robert Lowry (1826-1889) still says it all for the earnest BibleContinue reading “Nothing But the Blood”