What Logic Is Logic studies how we distinguish sound from unsound arguments. More specifically, it examines the rules and methods people use to support or refute a conclusion. When I’m speaking of an argument here, I’m not talking about ...
Read More »Worldview
So What’s A “Christian Nation” Anyway?
America’s religious heritage is very deeply intertwined with its founding. However, much of that history has been obscured by changing cultural narratives. A steadfast commitment to the Christian faith was at the heart of early American life. This dedication ...
Read More »The Danger of Classical Neoplatonism
Neoplatonism and the Undermining of Faith I wanted to discuss the implications of Classical thought on our culture today. What do ancient Greece and Rome have to do with us, here and now, you say? They exist only in ...
Read More »We All Know About Fake News… But What About Fake Community?
The Fragmentation of the “Family of Man” Watching Jimmy Carter’s funeral and hearing John Lennon’s “Imagine” at that funeral was a great reminder of the hopeless humanism that seems to be with so many today. Apparently, we are to ...
Read More »From Colonial Cupboards to Modern Food Pantries: How Local Stories Shaped America’s Fight Against Hunger
With all the issues being raised about food shortages hitting American food banks, I thought it would be interesting to look back at where the concept of food banks all started. Hint: it wasn’t big government or leftwing community ...
Read More »Presidential Oaths And Their Extreme Importance Today
With all the talk regarding President Trump’s oath or lack of, I thought it would be interesting to examine oaths in the light of scripture. There are a few verses in the Bible that create the context for oaths, ...
Read More »Martin Luther King’s Real Theological Beliefs
I want to make a few important points before we begin, lest I be accused of systematic racism, which I detest. The Bible says there are two main types of people in the world: Creator worshipers and creature worshippers. ...
Read More »Faith Lessons from a Persistent Widow
Faith can sometimes feel like a retreat from reality, as if it means turning away from reason and hoping blindly for the best. Yet true faith, as Scripture teaches, is not a denial of knowledge or logic. Instead, it’s ...
Read More »How Community Gardens Cultivate Faith, Fellowship, and All Kinds Of Nourishment
Sowing Seeds of Unity and Hope In a world that often feels divided, the simple act of planting a seed can represent so much more than just the beginning of a plant’s life… it can serve as a beacon ...
Read More »Your “Half-Life Head” And Why You Can’t Remember Important Things
Understanding Message Retention Through the Lens of Chemical Half-Life Imagine your body as a finely tuned machine that requires regular sustenance to function optimally. For example, food and the vitamins and minerals in our food contain building blocks for ...
Read More »