Truth is found in the common ground.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal . . . (Declaration of Independence) All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. (George Orwell—Animal Farm) “Equal opportunity” is another way of saying that …
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“It’s not fair!” Every child ever Justice, as you’ll recall, is when we get what we deserve. It’s interesting, though, to note how abruptly our stance on justice and fair play adjusts depending upon which side of the justice we find ourselves. We …
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“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. (1 Corinthians 6:12 NIV) I’m free to choose who I see any old time I’m free to bring …
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Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana—The Life of Reason All that is not eternal is eternally out of date. C.S. Lewis–The Four Loves Last July, we talked about three ways of learning. There is …
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For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure …
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Brainwashing (n.) 1: a forcible indoctrination to induce someone to give up basic political, social, or religious beliefs and attitudes and to accept contrasting regimented ideas 2: persuasion by propaganda or salesmanship (Merriam Webster dictionary) Listen, dear friends, to God’s truth, bend your ears to what …
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Be clearheaded. Keep alert. Your accuser, the devil, is on the prowl like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8 CEB) All of humanity has a common enemy—Satan, the accuser. The enemy’s primary goal has always been our destruction, but …
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Discernment is the divine enablement to distinguish between truth and error, good and evil, right and wrong. A person with this gift can differentiate pure from impure motives, identify deception in others, determine authenticity of messages from God, recognize false teaching and sense …
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Another troublesome churchy word is “holy.” Like “righteous,” the word “holy” also has some unnecessary baggage attached to it. Just as some people see the word “righteous” and think “self-righteous,” some people see the word “holy” and think “holier-than-thou.” If you’re not familiar with …
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