As of the posting of this piece, the Merriam-Webster dictionary states that relativism is a view that ethical truths depend on the individuals and groups holding them. Please note the distinction made by including the word ‘ethical’ to delineate the type of truth. Audio version of the full-length blog/podcast (27 min). Definitions have changed based on cultural acceptance of a stated meaningContinue reading “The Plumbline”
Category Archives: Scripture
Out of the World!
Have you ever met a know-it-all? Interestingly enough, usually, this sort does not know that they do not know. Unfortunately, during my youth, I did whatever pleased me. Although the LORD surrounded me with people who tried to warn me of the world’s dangers, I remember thinking its traps could not catch me because IContinue reading “Out of the World!”
Complex Decisions Made Simple and Fruitful (3 min)
Do you have important decisions to make? Just as the law of the LORD is summarized into a one-word command, ‘love’; the way to have a blessed and eternally fruitful life is summed up in two words which are ‘pray’ and ‘obey’. I believe this is the easiest way to break down complex situations. While I could write pages about these commands,Continue reading “Complex Decisions Made Simple and Fruitful (3 min)”
Fear Not! The LORD Almighty Reigns
Do you think the world is going crazy? Although, it seems as though humanity has been here before. You know the history of various empires and nations: they are birthed through conquest; rise in prosperity with a common set of values; then only to incur demise through a downward spiral of wickedness where too muchContinue reading “Fear Not! The LORD Almighty Reigns”
Share the Ultimate Love – No Other Gospel
How many times do we want to share the LORD with other people and have no clue what to say or how? There are so many different instructional books or recommendations on how to do this (most of them containing very good strategies). I would like to suggest that the Word of God spoken byContinue reading “Share the Ultimate Love – No Other Gospel”
Christ’s Prayer – Romans 6 – Sanctification
Ever struggle to make changes in your life? Ever want God intervene with a miracle because of feeling powerless to change? Our LORD desires us to learn to deny impulses; to obey Him so that we will overcome temptations that arise. He teaches us to be increasingly led by the Spirit as we walk throughContinue reading “Christ’s Prayer – Romans 6 – Sanctification”
Want Answers?
Have you ever had difficulty with making a wise decision; wanting to do what is right while wanting to limit any negative repercussions? With no natural ability to peer into the future we pray; we solicit the opinions of others we respect; we make lists to measure positive and negative; and we research. All ofContinue reading “Want Answers?”
Unspeakable Joy is Worship in the Vineyard
Humanity has pursued fulfillment with great fervour. Regardless of the quest, life has emotional hills and valleys. The question is not whether we have the ability to control contributing factors. The questions are: (1) what is our destination; and, (2) is there an ability to enjoy the journey? The answer is found in God andContinue reading “Unspeakable Joy is Worship in the Vineyard”
Filthy Sheep Wool: A Deadly Self-Defence
The human heart can cause the mind to conveniently forget our own unrighteousness as a self defense mechanism when we feel hurt or wronged . Seldom do we see how we contributed to a situation. We even feel what we call “righteous indignation” if we think we did not deserve something. We tend to desireContinue reading “Filthy Sheep Wool: A Deadly Self-Defence”
Don’t Leave Your Seat
Both Christians and others seem to be so disappointed with the church’s “performance” mainly because of intolerance of the moral and social disparity between Christ and those who claim to follow His way. Many recognize our LORD’s standards are perfect despite worldly attempts to defy His Deity. While many may not wish to yield theirContinue reading “Don’t Leave Your Seat”
DesiringFruitfulness 