(This blog was originally posted as a Facebook note on Nov 8, 2012.) Because I was born in this country, the United States considers me its citizen. However, I have a greater, and far more important citizenship. My citizenship is in the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God recognizes no natural or man-made boundaries. […]
A Review of the Morakniv
With a price tag at right around $30, the Morakniv brings a lot of bargain to the backwoods table. A friend of mine had recommended this knife because of it’s price and durability. When I learned that the knife also carried the Light My Fire Firesteel, I was sold. The firesteel creates sparks measured at […]
Maybe All Religions Are Equally True?
Why should I believe that one religion is better than another? Aren’t they all just systems of faith? How can one person’s faith be more true than another’s? These types of questions are commonly asked very sincerely. In most instances, the questions probably arise from a desire to find peace among differing religious organizations. They […]
My Sixth Thru Hike of the LHHT
As with most plans, this one didn’t go off without a problem. As a matter of fact, it was strewn with problems from the very beginning. Not only did I almost not finish, but I almost didn’t begin. It was certainly a trip that became “Rerouted.” Watch the video, “Rerouted.” Months ago, I had picked […]
Did Paul Hijack Christianity?
Did Christianity take an unexpected turn when Saul of Tarsus rose to a leadership position in the early first century? Did Saul of Tarsus, or Paul, as he became known, hijack Christianity with his own religious influence? Did Paul change the face of Christianity into something that would be unrecognizable to Jesus? Critics of Christianity […]
If Baptized as an Infant, Should I Be Baptized Again?
Not long ago I was asked this very good question. The person asking had been baptized in a ceremony as an infant, but had recently come to faith as an adult. He wanted to know if he needed to be baptized again. Although not everyone baptized as an infant questions this, it is still often asked. As many come […]
Religion Just Isn’t Relevant For Me
Those who routinely read my blog will know that I often write on topics having to do with the reasonableness of faith. In other words, I like to explain why having a belief in the existence of God is rational. However, there are some who are simply unimpressed. It’s not that they don’t follow or […]
Are Tattoos and Body Piercings Sinful?
This question comes up frequently. I think this is because of the rise in popularity of tattoos and body piercings. When I was a small boy, it seemed only gangsters and servicemen had tattoos. Today, grandmothers, choir members, and even preachers are getting them. Many, who would never have considered getting “inked,” are changing their […]
Should Women be Pastors?
This question comes up frequently, but is a little difficult to answer. Not due to a lack of Biblical data, but because I don’t believe the modern church is operating in the same way as the early church. When you’re “comparing apples to oranges” it is hard to talk about how that fruit is used. I also […]
Top Five Guitar Solos for the Air Guitar
It’s been awhile since I’ve updated my blog. To break back into it, I thought I’d do something completely different from my normal posting. During my younger years I played bass guitar in a number of bands. Although my taste for some music styles has changed since then, there are still a few songs that […]