Some Reflections on the Bible as a Whole

Last week, my church finished reading through the Bible; it was a three-year plan that all of us were encouraged to follow. Through an online messaging app, we were also able to share our insights into God’s Word. This was my fourth time reading through the Bible, but it had been many years since IContinue reading “Some Reflections on the Bible as a Whole”

What Evolutionary Psychology Can’t Explain

With Question Evolution Day (QED) just a few days away, I’ve been thinking about evolution from a different angle: evolutionary psychology (EP), which purports to explain human behavior. I came across an article by Glenn Geher which attempts to explain, for example, why we love our kids; why it’s hard to hit the gym; why we preferContinue reading “What Evolutionary Psychology Can’t Explain”

Am I Grieving for Myself or the Deceased?

I’ve always loved reading, primarily fiction, and I have definitely had more time to read since my retirement in 2020. One author I discovered last year is Charles Martin, a Christian whose characters sometimes remain in my mind long after I have finished the book. Some of his books have a reading group guide, including Unwritten. One ofContinue reading “Am I Grieving for Myself or the Deceased?”

Sanctuary Cities vs. Cities of Refuge

The term “sanctuary cities” is well-known by now given the rather extreme problem at our southern border. On the other hand, the term “cities of refuge” is from the Bible and is probably unfamiliar to most people. Sanctuary cities have been at least somewhat in vogue since the 1980s, but they became much more well-known duringContinue reading “Sanctuary Cities vs. Cities of Refuge”

What Men Wish Their Fathers Had Taught Them

I have made it my tradition to write my year-end post about marriage or raising children because my wedding anniversary (35th) is also this time of year. A few months ago, I came across an article by Matt Christensen; 11 men in three different countries, ranging in age from 30-45, responded to the question of whatContinue reading “What Men Wish Their Fathers Had Taught Them”