Grace and Power Some people think they have a thorn of the flesh, and some folks believe they do not. Those who assume they have one, assert that such a thorn in the flesh helps Christians reflect on their circumstances by considering the presence of God. The...
Letter to the editor: Faith and Violence
We can ban guns, knives, clubs, and arrows, but we can't ban evil. The human heart is the problem, and human government is powerless to correct the deficiencies of mankind. Violence against one another says a lot about what we think about ourselves. It belittles the...
Letter to the editor: God’s Wonderful Mercy
The Bible has a lot to say about God’s mercy on sinners. God displayed his mercy to Adam and Eve, Moses, David and to many others. Paul states, “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ die for us” (Romans 5:8). Nonbelievers are...
Letter to the editor: Faith and unbelief
For many devout Evangelical Christians, the universe owes its very origin to a living, wise and all powerful God. Genesis 1:1 states, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” God is so awesome in nature that Scripture testifies of His greatness. The...
Letter to the editor: GOD: The Living God
Perhaps you have heard the slogan, “May the force be with you.” This idea is sometimes associated with the concept of God. Some take this to mean the presence of some energy or force accompanying your being. Is this the biblical view of Scripture? God has revealed His...
Letter to the editor: The brevity of life
There is a popular saying, “Life is short.” When some individuals state, “Life is short,” they give the impression that we must enjoy life to the fullest by usually doing things that are based upon some type of personal pleasure. Maybe, they are implying we only live...