Category: Christianity

A Rescue Is Not A Release »

While it is indeed good news that the three hostages were rescued today, the utter ingratitude of the organization they represent is appalling.
Let me put this in a way that perhaps the Christian Peacemaker Teams will understand: I am a Christian, not because sin released me, but because Christ rescued me. A not insignificant difference.
Others [...]

First Cup 03.23.06 »

Coffee is a beverage that puts one to sleep when not drank. — Alphonse Allais
Wizbang (Kim Priestep) Bush: Use Blogs to Spread the Truth About Iraq — “If the truth about the progress in Iraq isn’t getting onto the MSM, then it needs to be communicated throughout the blogosphere.”
In The Bullpen (Chad Evans) U.S. Officials [...]

On Trial for His Faith (Second Cup 03.22.06) »

The story of Abdul Rahman, on trial for his life in Afghanistan, is disturbing to anyone who loves the freedoms we enjoy here in the United States. Saturday’s story from Voice of America explains that Rahman is on trial not for becoming a Christian, but for being a “traitor to Islam.” The prosecutor in the [...]

Good Stuff »

Let me play bird dog this morning and point out some really good stuff.
Jay Tea — Wizbang Speaking truth to pinheads
With the anniversary of the war in Iraq (or, as I like to call it when I’m feeling formal, the Iraq Campaign of the War on Terror), I think it’s long overdue time to actually [...]

A King is Born »

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 KJV

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Merry Christmas »

Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. Joseph also went up from [...]

Narnia »

I fell in love with the land of Narnia, and other writings of C.S. Lewis, in college. However, my first exposure to this amazing author was back in high school when I first read The Screwtape Letters.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with that book, it is the story of an assistant demon [...]

How Can We Complain »

A thought struck me this morning as I was reading about President Bush’s visit to China this week. While the story focused on trade and economic issues, mentioned political dissidents, and discussed the other topics of intrest during the visit, it was this part of the story that caught my attention.
Bush’s first public event during [...]