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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
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Tagged child trafficking, human sexuality, law, sin, The Bible, western civilization
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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
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Tagged bikepacking, information war, internet, moral discernment, OpenSUSE, radix fidem, research, shalom
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More from the Book of Ruth
There is a mystical truth hidden in the Book of Ruth: Not only is the Law its own reward, but it invites God to pour out His glory in a very wide sweep, touching many lives for generations to come. … Continue reading
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Tagged America, christian mysticism, covenants, law, Law of Moses, levirate, material prosperity
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Soldier of Humility
Maybe the concept is too subtle for the bottle-fed folks, but readers of this blog should be able to handle it. The Bible says we are fallen. It does not say humans will always take the most selfish path. It … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, fleshly nature, miracles, mortality, sensory heart, spiritual birth, the Fall
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They Are Not Your Friends
Get a clue believers: This world is your enemy. You aren’t this world’s enemy; you are one of its best friends. But it has made itself the enemy of your Father, your Savior and yourself. If the world hates you, … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, otherworldly, persecution, scripture
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Culture, Not Civilization
It’s not just Western Civilization, but civilization itself in general has been unfriendly to genuine faith in God. Meanwhile, it’s quite possible to have a deep and strong culture without herding people into urban concentrations. The whole purpose of a … Continue reading
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Tagged civilizations, Garden of Eden, heart-led, materialism, otherworldly, the Fall
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No Approval Needed
You need no human’s approval. Given that reality is quite variable, the only hope you have for solid ground on which to stand is your convictions. In theory, you should be able to read your convictions directly. It’s part of … Continue reading
Why God’s Wrath Is Falling
Christian Mysticism isn’t a collection of principles. Discussing it is a matter of offering counter-principles to false ideas; Christian Mysticism itself transcends principles, but offers some very pragmatic guidance. So the counter-principles we have so far: We are fallen creatures; … Continue reading
A Home Elsewhere
Another practical implication of Christian Mysticism is shrugging off persecution. Jesus warned it was coming. Fallen human nature craves control and plunder, and divine revelation condemns that. We are duty bound to prophesy against those things. Anytime we start trying … Continue reading
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Tagged christian mysticism, materialism, otherworldly, persecution, politics, radix fidem
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