See the Word — SBL Greek New Testament online for Free

Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 5:48 | Category : Bible & Theology
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One of the great stewardships God has given his people is the Word in written translation.  For the ages, God has preserved the promises that lead to life and happiness. Now you can read the Greek NT for free.
Have you ever wanted to read the words from the original language written by the apostles?  Well, [...]

Dignity Distress: TSA and the invasive patdown

Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 16:02 | Category : Culture/Society
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I agree with Maureen Dowd. There, I said it.  As much as it hurts, I have to say she has written an OP-ED that causes me to wag my head in a good way.
If you travel by air, then I think you’ll agree with me.  It’s time for someone to make a change at the [...]

END OF AN ERA: Fidel Castro Resigns

Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 13:31 | Category : Culture/Society, Politics/Public Policy
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Raul Castro will soon be in control, and Cuba may be on its way (slowly but surely) to liberation.
Castro Resigns From Party Leadership

Mistake: China cracks down again on Christians

Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 13:23 | Category : Church, Culture/Society, Missions/Evangelism/Apologetics, Politics/Public Policy
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After my post, I found the article linked below another indication that China is handling the “Christian Crisis” all wrong.
Thought: Threats of detention and imprisonment emboldens the actions of (Chinese) Christians who have been declared free forever.
I once heard a pastor in a closed country ask a stadium full of people to pray for MORE [...]

Chinese Christians Outnumber Chinese Communists

Monday, 18 April 2011, 13:41 | Category : Bible & Theology, Church, Missions/Evangelism/Apologetics
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In 1949, many believed all religion would die in China and predicted the state would soon become the model of the secular, modern, post-religious state.
Read this article, and I think it may be time for some to admit the failure of the modern system to satisfy the cry of every human heart.
From the Article: “Despite [...]

MALAYSIA Kuala Lumpur authorizes importation and printing of the Bible in any language

Sunday, 10 April 2011, 6:27 | Category : Bible & Theology, Culture/Society, Missions/Evangelism/Apologetics, Politics/Public Policy
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This is great news.  When I was in Malaysia last, handing out a Bible was grounds for imprisonment or worse in some areas.  Good to see they’re becoming more enlightened.  I trust the Word will continue to do His work–He doesn’t need permission from the government to do that.
MALAYSIA Kuala Lumpur authorizes importation and printing [...]