Who is not mesmerized by the magician’s “trickery”? There is death defying antics, disappearing objects and reappearing people, all based upon illusion, misdirection, sleight of hand and pure skill. Everyone says the same, “how was that done?” Magicians are masters of deception, but they are honest too, telling you upfront they plan to trick you. […]
Guest post by A.K. Preston. Hollywood screenwriter John Truby, writing in his bestseller The Anatomy of Story, refers to every story as a “moral argument” expressing “the author’s view of how to act in the world.” This is not just (or even primarily) expressed in dialogue, but in the very structure and sequence of the […]
It may come in various forms, maybe apathy, maybe denial, maybe laziness, maybe selfishness or maybe even embarrassment. Whatever the cause, many deny we need to make a case for Christ and have answers for our faith. In other words, many deny the importance of apologetics. However, I disagree. Let me disavow four common objections […]
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We all, in our sophisticated society, chuckle at the mythical unicorn, right? Really, who believes in the existence of a horned horse? Strangely, however, old Bible versions like the KJV talk about unicorns. What do we make of that? Is just some wild ox, wild bull or buffalo as many modern versions translate it to […]
Jesus used story. Jesus used questions. Jesus understood the way people think, listen, understand and remember. Many are aloof to technical arguments, philosophical musings and scientific presentations for Christianity. Worldview issues are at times fatiguing to the masses. However, when we use story and other means, we can touch not only the mind, but also […]
I really think that science points to God. To demonstrate my first reason, join me now, if you would, and think of an idea. Think of a fairy tale. Now consider the conception of a new life. How about the creation of an artistic masterpiece? All of things things came into being, whether mentally or physically. […]
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Is God a moral monster? Pop atheist Richard Dawkins, in his book The God Delusion, with his zenith of rhetorical language and writing, says as much (a few paragraphs below). So, is God a moral monster? Well, the following piece below, by Greg Koukl, was written in response to many of these claims by today’s atheists. […]
So I need a job. Ah, a chef position would be great! After application I get an interview. I expect questions like “have you ever made Louisiana Gumbo?” or “Grilled Mediterranean Chicken?” or maybe “Braised Lamb Shank?” False! I get questions like “do you believe that we should use forks here?” or maybe “we hold […]
