A Perspective on the (Fake) News
The (fake) news outlets thrive upon fearmongering. No doubt about it. And this has plagued many of the years of this new millennium. In 2000, Y2K was predicted to destroy the entire technological sphere and thrust the whole world into the second Dark Ages. In 2001, anthrax was supposed to…
What About Fearing the Future?
Thank you for reading today. Our greatest desire is that you would be encouraged in the Lord! In my daily time with God in His Word today, the Holy Spirit spoke to me about “fearing the future.” Right now it is a difficult time for many around the world because…
What Christianity Offers the Troubled Soul
The present pandemic of Coronavirus felt around the world has people taking a fresh look at a very old theological question of why an all-powerful, all-loving God does not end the pandemic and other evils. What answer does Scripture give? Does being a Christian provide any benefit for those suffering…
Social Distance Ministry: Some Quick Tips
The quick spike in Coronavirus cases and lockdowns around the world have left many in ministry scratching our heads about how to engage the local church and the community in this new age of social distancing. We started a discussion around the topic at the IBNet forum. The following ministry…
What Does the Bible Say about Pandemics?
A Summary of Biblical Words for Infectious Outbreaks The outbreak of the coronavirus disease called COVID-19 has surprised many of us. Yet infectious outbreaks and pandemics are nothing new. They’ve occurred throughout history and the Bible mentions them a lot, especially in the Old Testament (OT). So, what does the…