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Obama and the Snowflake Babies

2012-03-09T14:15:00.000-05:00

I am a big proponent of adoption because of the gospel. I believe that we are spiritual orphans and our only hope is to adopted by God and become joint-heirs with Jesus Christ. As a result of the gospel, I do not understand how can we, as adopted Christians, can not look at the orphan as God looked at us and have compassion and a desire to love them and to adopt them. Adoption is becoming a more

Repost | The Remarriage of Faith and Public Policy: Why Kennedy's Legacy Is a Farce

2012-03-09T07:48:00.000-05:00

One of the closes, if not the closes, Presidential elections of the past 100 years was in 1960 between then-Senator John F. Kennedy and then-Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Kennedy, in the end, was declared the winner and went on to serve his nation as President, but not without months of controversy beforehand. The victory was not easy and after defeat Nixon declared that he would never enter

Repost | "When You Bring Your Baby Home": Infantice and Arbitrary Definitions of Life

2012-03-08T14:30:00.000-05:00

To redefine anything is an exercise in confusion especially when political correctness is involved. Take homosexual marriage for example. The problem with redefining marriage to include gay couples is how limiting (in our tolerant age) marriage to just homosexual and heterosexual couples. The problem with a depraved culture trying to redefine anything is that such definitions are arbitrary,

A Theology For a Social Atonement: Walter Rauschenbusch & the Foundation of the Social Gospel - Introduction

2012-03-08T06:18:00.000-05:00

Part 1 - Introduction The most influential voice in the late nineteenth century, early twentieth century social gospel was Walter Rauschenbusch, the German-American pastor turn church historian and activist. Uncovering his theology is central to understanding the rise and ongoing legacy of the social gospel. Though Rauschenbusch’s theology is traditionally understood as being centered on his

"A Radical Idea" by David Platt

2012-03-07T13:30:00.000-05:00

One of the most important books written in recent years and one book that I pray becomes the standard bearer of this generation's call to Christ and passion for the gospel is David Platt's best-seller Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream. His follow up book, Radical Together: Unleashing the People of God for the Purpose of God, continues to challenge Christians to take the

Hump Day Humor: Stupor Tuesday

2012-03-07T08:30:00.022-05:00

From the Blaze explaining the following video: Moments before he was slated to speak via live video stream before the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), GOP presidential contender Newt Gingrich was caught on camera sleeping rather soundly. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player In Gingrich's defense, I can only imagine how little sleep he has had for the

Broken Promises & a Broken Relationship: Obama & Israel

2012-03-06T14:44:00.000-05:00

The following short documentary (only about 30 minutes in length) has been making its rounds on the internet particularly among conservatives and Christians. The subject matter regards President Barack Obama and his relationship and dealings with the nation of Israel. Admittedly I hesitate to post this because the documentary is making a very strong political point. That point is that Obama is

God in the Storm: Pat Robertson Being Pat Robertson

2012-03-06T10:14:00.000-05:00

Last week was an eventful week here as our area was ravished by tornadoes, hail, and torrential rains and winds. In response, Pat Robertson had the following foolish thing to say. This isn't worth commenting on really. But let me just say, if we aren't supposed to build a house where a tornado might get you, where can we build? And if we can avoid tornadoes, we are stuck with the threat of

The Theology of Barack Obama: An Interview From 2004 Resurfaces

2012-03-05T08:26:00.000-05:00

A few weeks ago, the folks over at Sojourners republished an old interview they gave with then State-Senator Barack Obama who was running for the office of Senator of Illinois in 2004. It stands as the most detailed interview regarding President Obama's faith and theology. At this time, Obama was not a national figure. It wouldn't be until the 2004 Democratic National Convention that Obama's name

"The Cost of Following Jesus" by David Platt

2012-03-04T08:20:00.000-05:00

Against the Mandate Before He Was For It: The President in the Primaries

2012-03-03T14:30:00.000-05:00

This is a gold mine for whoever the GOP Presidential nominee will be. In these three videos, then Senator Obama makes the case against government mandated health insurance. As he says in his interview with Ellen, if government can mandate you to buy health insurance, then it can mandate you buy a house. He's right.

All Around the Web: Links For Your Weeked - March 3, 2012

2012-03-03T08:30:00.001-05:00

Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. - The Santorum Predicament: A Sign of the Times | A great article from Dr. Mohler. Here are just a few highlights. His 2005 book, It Takes a Family, is filled with similar arguments, made with straightforward candor and elaborated moral judgments. Rick Santorum does not trim his sails. Instead, he has well-documented positions on a host of issues that more

Repost | From White Sheets to White Coats: Abortion and the Ongoing Struggle for Civil Rights

2012-03-02T14:30:00.000-05:00

The fight for civil rights isn't over and most Americans agree but for the wrong reasons. Though many continue to focus on apparent discrepancies between the races (and rightly so) they are missing the real killer of minorities. If we are serious about racism, then we need to focus on what is killing minority groups and has as its goal racial eradication. An entire industry has been "birthed"

Repost | Poverty and the Breakdown of the Family: Santorum Raises an Important Point

2012-03-02T08:30:00.000-05:00

In Tuesday night's debate limited to the economy, former Senator Rick Santorum managed to raise the issue of the family and its role in the economy. He rightly argues that unless we recover the traditional family in our country, economic prosperity will be severely limited. Santorum offers an out of the park answer. Poverty isn't just an economic solution, but one that must involve the family.

Repost | Where the Gospel and Politics Collide: The Separation of State and Church

2012-03-01T14:30:00.006-05:00

January 1, 1802, the President of the United States of America, Thomas Jefferson, wrote a letter to a group of Baptists in Danbury, Connecticut in response to their complaints that though the Constitution guaranteed them their religious freedom, they were not given the sort of freedom they felt they were entitled to. They felt that their religious liberty originated from God and thus

Repost | Pinata Theology: Ignore the Issue and Swing at the Distraction - What Piper Has Taught Us About the Church

2012-03-01T12:30:00.000-05:00

Perhaps people are aware of the recent firestorm in the theological and Christan blogosphere regarding John Piper's comments about the tornado that struck a church where the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) was meeting. The ELCA was discussing and debating the issue of homosexuality among their clergy. At the end of the discussion/debate, they chose to allow homosexuals to be

Emergent Panentheism: The Direction Towards Process Theology Continues

2012-03-01T08:39:00.000-05:00

I have argued repeatedly that the Emergent "Conversation" is quickly turning towards an updated version of process theology. Over the past few months ago, two leading Emergents, Brian McLaren and Tony Jones, made this turn very clear. Consider the following quotes. First, here is Brian McLaren. I'm thrilled to hear that at the emergent theological conversation this year, folks will be

Man Dozes Off During Vice-President's Speech

2012-02-29T14:30:00.000-05:00

I don't care who you are that's funny right there. HT: The Blaze

Hump Day Humor: The Three Little Pigs

2012-02-29T08:30:00.001-05:00

This is about as clever of comedy as your ever going to see. My wife and I couldn't stop laughing. HT: Tim Challies For more: Blogizomai - Hump Day Humor: Top Ten George W. Bush Moments Blogizomai - Hump Day Humor: Chopsticks Are Better Than Sticks Blogizomai - Hump Day Humor: Did you hear a Click? Blogizomai - Hump Day Humor: Christmas Shopping Prank Blogizomai - Hump Day Humor:

Dick Morris: Obama Will Lose

2012-02-28T14:30:00.001-05:00

With the primary race coming to an end the question of who will win the Presidency in November is becoming more real. Recently President Barack Obama told his supporters that he has another 5 years left to deal with the subject of immigration and other issues. Political commentator and pollster Dick Morris, who I consider very politically insightful and one of my favorite commentators, says that

Moore: Gambling, Justice, & the Gospel

2012-02-28T08:30:00.000-05:00

Last week, gambling was a big topic of conversation in Kentucky as the state legislator voted and rejected expanding gambling to include casinos and other forms of gambling. Thus a lot of Christians have been writing on the dangers of gambling and what it does to a society. One place to begin in dealing with the issue isn't just the morality of it, but the reason why the Kentucky governor, Steve

Bible Breakfast Club Interview - 2/20/12

2012-02-27T14:30:00.000-05:00

Last week I had the opportunity to be a guest on the Bible Breakfast Club and enjoyed the conversation. We discussed everything from William Carey to Calvinism/Arminians. I come on at the the very end: the last 30 minutes or so. For more: Blogizomai - "Logizomai" Radio Interview - 4/15/11 GBC - Bible Breakfast Club Interview Blogizomai - Logizomai Book Now Available

2012 Presidential Debate 20: Republican Hopefuls Make Their Case

2012-02-27T08:30:00.002-05:00

Here is one of the highlights from the night regarding contraception: And here is a humorous look summarizing the entire debate in 100 seconds. HT: The Blaze For more: Blogizomai - Here We Go Again: Mormonism and Presidential Politics Blogizomai - An Important Read: Is Mormonism "Having a Moment?" Blogizomai - 2012 Presidential Debate 1: Republican Hopefuls Make Their Case

Moore: The Man In Black at 80

2012-02-26T14:30:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite artists of all time is without a doubt the late The Man In Black, Johnny Cash. Today is his 80th birthday and Dr. Russell Moore has written a fitting article on Cash that is worth passing along. My three-year-old son has even gotten into Cash. Of course all he cares about is what Cash has to say about trains and is clueless about what a Ring of Fire is about or what Cash is

"Exodus 32:1-10, 1 Corinthians 10:6-13" by David Platt

2012-02-26T08:22:00.000-05:00

For more: Blogizomai - David Platt: Go Outside the Camp Reviews - "Radical Together"" by David Platt Reviews - "Radical" IPhone App