Last year, the post views went out with a bang, the second most popular post was the last one! But before we talk about the top posts, let’s get the year started right with some thoughts. Every work of art, every movie, every book and every song has an objective and a world-view attached (which […]
5 Christmas Myths That Some May Thought Were in the Bible, But Aren’t.
As you gather with family and friends for Christmas celebrations, here are some fun conversation facts to tell everyone! In a previous post I talked about 3 Things You Thought The Bible Says About Christmas, But It Doesn’t. Here I have 5 more myths that some may think that are taught in the Bible but […]
One Amazing Idea Every Christian Should do for Christmas (Plus 8 Secret Tools Creative People Use to Be Creative!)
How can one be a follower of Christ without a desire to tell others the Gospel? I don’t really know. However, you know how it is, many people don’t like to hear the Gospel. But one time in the year most are not only okay with hearing the Gospel, but expect it! Check out your […]
Was Jesus’ Resurrection Fiction? (Plus A Great Short Video!)
One of these days, if it has not yet happened, one will inform you that the New Testament account of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection is “fiction”. Plus, he or she will say that the accounts are late dated, generations after Christ, when myth is made. This is a real concern, because if the account […]
Why Truth Ain’t Enough to Protect you from Error, Here’s What Else is Needed
Flash floods. Bad storm. The dam overflows…then brakes. Billy hears the rush of water hit his house as he awakes. Floods rise as he climbs on his table, but the water is getting higher. Standing upon a chair on the table he grabs the beam, he swings, smashing the window that leads out to the […]
Wisdom, Credibility & The Only Way To Find Truth
Join me, if you would, and think about a magician’s act, who’s not mesmerized by the “trickery”? We all know the card tricks, “death defying” antics, and captivating“disappearing” and then “reappearing” moves are basically misdirection, sleight of hand and skill. Simply: a type of deception we like. Try sleight of hand on small children, they […]
What Are Cultic Type Groups And Why Is There “Trouble In Amish Paradise”?
Cults vs. Cultic type Groups We have been talking about spotting deception for a number of posts now, and there’s more to come. However, here’s a ripe example of how a little knowledge can help prevent deception: understanding the cults and, specifically for this post, cultic groups. While many abuse the word “cult” without proper […]
3 Sure-Fire Ways To Build Your Knowledge ‘Mental Filter’
The cold “clickety-clack” sound, the motion, the rolling down the hall on the cart, you shiver. Eyes on the ceiling, studded cold bright lights flash past, you turn the corner into the elevator. Exiting the ‘cave’, your gurney is shoved past streams of scrub clad humans flying around. A ruptured appendix, you feel sick with […]
3 Essential Tools to Build Your ‘Mental Filter’ In The Art Of Deception Prevention
Should Christians approve same-sex marriage? This was the question that one book author was trying to address. His answer was in the affirmative. While I only got through the first chapter or two, what I read stunned me. What struck me was not his arguments or even his position, he did not bring anything new […]
The Art of Discernment, the Tools That You’ll Want to Know for Mind Protection
Ideas Have Consequences Let’s call him Joe. He was armed with a charming and charismatic personality. He was smart, bold and confident. In addition he was a follower of Christ. He came from a “sheltered” Christian home. I still can remember it like yesterday, he would sit at the college library’s desk checking out books […]