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Monthly Archives: July 2020
The Bible on Child Sexual Abuse
Nobody’s telling you what to think, but I wanted to share the biblical viewpoint, in contrast to the common American viewpoint, on child sexual abuse. It is a sin — but not for the reasons most Americans assume. It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged child trafficking, human sexuality, law, sin, The Bible, western civilization
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Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 15
We remember that the Amalekites harassed Israel during the Exodus, attacking the rear of the column where the infants, elderly and sick were riding in wagons. It was universally regarded as a cowardly act, the kind of thing for which … Continue reading
Posted in bible
Tagged feudal obligations, King Saul, Law of Moses, old testament history, tribalism, war
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Military Suicide Epidemic
Military suicide is a far bigger epidemic than COVID-19 right now. First off, the Bible doesn’t look at suicide the way Westerners do. This life isn’t precious, so suicide isn’t always a tragedy; it isn’t always meaningless. What’s a tragedy … Continue reading
Batshit Crazy Plans
So our mission in this life, particularly during this time of tribulation, is to demonstrate shalom for all the world to see. You need not justify yourself to anyone. God is the one who calls and guides your choices through … Continue reading
Posted in teaching
Tagged bikepacking, information war, internet, moral discernment, OpenSUSE, radix fidem, research, shalom
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Package Deal
Civilization is roughly defined as a set of rules and customs that enable cities. It enables people to live together in close quarters without killing each other. In other words, it is the Tower of Babel — yet another attempt … Continue reading
Posted in sanity
Tagged civilization, culture, peace, shalom, the Fall, Tower of Babel, tribalism
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A Reason to Live and Die
Creation is a tool for His glory. We are not all called to do the same thing. There will never again be a covenant nation on the earth. The one that once stood failed to adhere to their covenant, so … Continue reading
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Tagged convictions, covenant community of faith, divine calling, faith, fellowship, heart-led
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Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 12:6-25
The people got their king. The Lord chose Saul, a handsome Benjamite man who stood head and shoulders above the average Israeli man. His reign was more like a warlord than a proper king. He called the people to battle … Continue reading
A Good Time to Prepare
The mission of the gospel is the whole point of living. I know this picture doesn’t really look like much, but it represents about 200 yards of the roadside I cleared this morning. The foliage previously jutted out into the … Continue reading