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  • Psalm 10 Something Wicked This Way Comes

    Questions: Is God far away when wickedness comes near? Why dwell on evil? Why is evil bad? What will God do about it? Why? “Read More” to pursue answers in the Psalms.

  • DiaBlogue: A Theory, Not A Law

    Alan drops a Claim Check on my Reality Check in the first of what promises to be several posts where he lays out his case against Christianity. He starts “with a list of arguments, without elaboration” upon which later he “will elaborate as it seems helpful.” While he is explicit…

  • Psalm 9 What’s in a Name?

    Questions: Who is God? What is He like? Must we rejoice? Must we fear? What if we just forget Him? Will it matter? “Read More” to pursue answers in the Psalms.

  • DiaBlogue: Reality Check

    While commenting On History, Experience and Sundry Modelling Details, Alan took exception to my assertion in “Altimeters for Divinity*” that “Alan appears to evaluate Christianity in historical terms, whereas I judge it on empirical grounds.” In retrospect, I phrased that poorly, and I regret the misunderstanding. Please accept my apology…

  • Psalm 8 Yahweh’s Excellent Adventure

    Questions: If God’s so smart, why does He entrust creation to people like us? What does it mean to dominate in His name? “Read More” to pursue answers in the Psalms.

  • Psalm 7 Just, As I Am

    Questions: In whom do we trust? Do we want justice, or mercy? Do we deserve it? Will God grant it? “Read More” to pursue answers in the Psalms.

  • DiaBlogue: Altimeters for Divinity?

    While I’ve been busy with my other blogs, Alan has provided several posts for me to chew on: * And Then There Were Three * Making Change * Belief Optimization * The Ugaritic Pantheon In my admittedly superficial review, I noted two interesting differences: one minor, the other major. The…

  • Psalm 6 Mercy Me

    Questions: When do we need mercy? Dare we ask it of God? Will God hear? Can we escape being ashamed? “Read More” to pursue answers in the Psalms.

  • Psalm 5 Always On Call

    Questions: What does it mean to pray? Why bother? Does it matter who we pray to? Does it matter who we are when pray? “Read More” to pursue answers in the Psalms.

  • Psalm 4 Anger’s a Way

    Questions: Why are we distressed? Does God hear us? Can anger ever help? What must we do? Where can we find peace and joy? “Read More” to pursue answers in the Psalms.

  • Psalm 3 Say You, Say Me, Selah

    Questions: How do we react when trouble hits? What if it is our fault? Is hope more than an illusion? Where is God? How does He want us to deal with anger? And what does Selah mean, anyway? “Read More” to pursue answers in the Psalms.

  • Psalm 2 Rage Against the Mashiyach

    Questions: Why do we rebel? What is the goal of rage? Does this bother God? Click “Read More” to pursue answers in the Psalms.

  • Psalm 1 Tree Time

    One of the other things I was struck by during my 40 Days study was the importance of God’s word. In particular, though reading Rick Warren’s book was both stimulating and encouraging, I found myself longing for more time just reading the Bible. I don’t know if this was despite,…

  • Day 41 – Final Thoughts on 40 Days of Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren

    Day 41 – Final Thoughts on 40 Days of Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren

    Whew! Though it took me nearly 60 days (rather than 40), I am glad I spent the beginning of 2006 with Rick Warren’s book (similarly to what I did with the Purpose-Driven Community last spring). I was deeply impressed, particularly with how Rick: * Covered the essentials of the Christian…

  • Day 40: Living with Purpose – 40 Days of Purpose-Driven Life

    Day 40: Living with Purpose – 40 Days of Purpose-Driven Life

    Purpose #5: You Were Made for a Mission Point to Ponder: Living with purpose is the only way to really live.. Verse to Remember: “David… served the purpose of God in his own generation.” — Acts 13:36 (NASB) Question to Consider: When will I take the time to write down…

  • Day 39: Balancing Your Life – 40 Days of Purpose-Driven Life

    Day 39: Balancing Your Life – 40 Days of Purpose-Driven Life

    Purpose #5: You Were Made for a Mission Point to Ponder: Blessed are the balanced. Verse to Remember: “Life life with a due sense of responsibility, not as those who do not know the meaning of life, but as those who do.” — Ephesians 5:15 (Ph) Question to Consider: Which…

  • Day 38: Becoming a World-Class Christian – 40 Days of Purpose-Driven Life

    Day 38: Becoming a World-Class Christian – 40 Days of Purpose-Driven Life

    Purpose #5: You Were Made for a MissionMy Point to Ponder: The Great Commission is my commission. Verse to Remember: “Send us around the world with the news of your saving purpose and your eternal plan for all mankind.” — Psalm 62:7 (LB) Question to Consider: What steps can I…

  • The Testimony of Dr. Ernie: Why I Am A Christian

    As noted in today’s devotional, I don’t think I’ve ever posted my testimony — my salvation story — online. For the record, here it is, from something I suspect I first wrote in the 1990’s. Intriguingly, this perhaps does a better job of answering Alan’s questions than my DiaBlogue. Alan,…

  • Day 37: Sharing Your Life Message – 40 Days of Purpose-Driven Life

    Day 37: Sharing Your Life Message – 40 Days of Purpose-Driven Life

    Purpose #5: You Were Made for a Mission Point to Ponder: God wants to say something to the world through me. Verse to Remember: “Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you, but do it with gentleness and respect.”…

  • DiaBlogue: (EEE-III) Beneath Belief

    In the final part of my response to Alan’s EEE response to my epistemology, I want to address Alan’s concerns about specifics. First, in terms of specific, fleshed-out paradigms: Only (III), as far as I can tell, is concrete enough to be applied as a “truth test”. I wonder if…