COEXIST, Part 3 The Exploiters and Influencers
This is part three of the Coexist series. It explores the exploiters and influencers introduced in Part 1.
Religion
Trust in God–It’s a Win-Win!
Are you worried that trusting in a powerful God is a waste of your time? Are you too smart to believe in a fairy tale? Take 5 minutes to consider otherwise.
Choose Your Deity: Jesus or Gaia, But Not Both
You can worship Jesus, or you can worship Gaia. You can’t have both. It’s a simple concept, but it seems like some people are having a hard time grasping it.
There’s a Time for Everything
Is the Book of Ecclesiastes hopeful or depressing? The answer to both questions–yes. In his declining years, the author–probably Solomon–summarizes his life.
For Such a Time as This
What can we learn from Queen Esther? In the face of a crisis, her courage saved the Jews from annihilation. Perhaps we are each made for such a time as this.
Ruth–My Favorite Short Story
A remarkable short story, the Book of Ruth may be brief, but it has a powerful message. It also gives a stunning insight into how many people choose a religion.
The Rise of Technology: A Modern Reflection of Ancient Prophecy?
This unprecedented rise of technology, alongside the emergence of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and discussions of one-world governmental systems, echoes ancient prophecies from the Bible, specifically those found in the Book of Revelation.
The Complex Relationship Between Islam, the Dark Ages, and the Crusades
During the Dark Ages in Europe, the Islamic world was flourishing, making groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy, while also conducting significant Islamic military expansion driven by a combination of religious zeal and imperial ambition.
The Fragile Few: How the Easily Offended Are Stifling Freedom of Expression
In the latest episode of the hypersensitive saga, a small but vocal minority has decided that the phrase “Christ is King” is now offensive.
Nooo! It’s Not Anti-Semitism At All!
Back in the days of not-so-long ago, American history teachers used to assign The Diary of a Young Girl, the writings of Anne Frank as her Jewish family and she hid from the Nazis in an attic in Amsterdam, after the Germans occupied it. Born on June 12, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany, under the Weimar …
The Goldilocks Universe: A Theistic Perspective on Fine-Tuning
The universe’s remarkable fine-tuning, often referred to as the “Goldilocks theory,” presents a compelling argument for those who view the world through a theistic lens.
Joel–Not One of My Favorites
Even though the Book of Joel is not one of my favorite books of the Bible, the prophet Joel still has a lot to say to those of us living in the 21st century.
God Tunes: How Christians Miss the Point of “Spirit in the Sky”
Greenbaum missed the point of “Spirit in the Sky” and so do many Christians to this day.
Are We Choosing the Right Side?
What can we learn from the King Solomon’s wisdom books in the Bible? When he wrote that “the heart of the wise inclines to the right,” was he talking politics?
Is Donald Trump Unbelievably Lucky, Or Simply Blessed
Is the Almighty using Donald Trump as a visual aid to teach some important lesson?
Political Prisoner Tells GOP Convention: “I Went To Prison So You Won’t Have To”
Peter Navarro, President Donald J. Trump’s economic adviser during his first term, received thunderous applause as he took to the stage at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night.
Dealing with the Storms of Life
It’s early in hurricane season, and wise coastal residents stay on alert for these mega-storms. But how do we deal with the storms that life puts in our paths?
Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
There are few modern-day prophets that we recognize, but false prophets abound. If there’s a New Apostolic Reformation church near you, you might be surprised.
Wheat and Tares
Pope St. Pius V who served from January 1566 to his death, in May 1572 had it right saying, “All the evil in the world is due to lukewarm Catholics.”
Pagan Religions, Zeus, and the Worship of Satan: A Biblical Perspective
From a Biblical perspective, ancient pagan religions, particularly the worship of Zeus and other gods, may be viewed as indirect forms of Satan worship.