God’s Welfare Plan

We are traveling pilgrims In the Bible, Christians are described as sojourners, foreigners, or aliens. Like early American settlers, we travel over rivers, around mountains, across deserts, and through hunting grounds. In some seasons, we are migrants experiencing beauty, delight, and prosperity. At other times we are weary wanderers enduring seasons of danger, damage, and despair. However, we keep … More God’s Welfare Plan

A Little Story About Jack and Diane

It was a horribly sad day in their marriage. Seductively, Jack was called and enticed. Foolishly, he was led by his loins. Recklessly, Jack forsook he his marital vows. Tragically, he betrayed his precious bride. Loving himself, hating his wife, and harming his children, Jack engaged in a sordid affair, and he did so with Diane’s greatest enemy. What a horribly … More A Little Story About Jack and Diane

Rome Got This One Right … Somewhat

Yesterday, Pope Francis issued forth a new “apostolic letter” or papal declaration. He declared that, at least until the end of his tenure, Roman Catholic priests could offer forgiveness to mothers and medical practitioners who had committed the sin of abortion. Previously, only Roman Catholic bishops or special confessors could grant absolution for such mortal sin, but now local … More Rome Got This One Right … Somewhat