Category: Truth in Scripture

“But what I have, I give you…”

Posted on by dggerhart in Apostasy, CHINO, Compassion, Pharisee, Service, Truth in Scripture, Vote

It's great to be healthy, wealthy and wise. God has blessed you. But have no pity on the sick, poor and stupid - who are beneath contempt. 'They' have done something to bring God's disfavor and condemnation. You are a CHINO. Christian in Name Only.

“Pluralism: Beyond the One and Only Truth” – The Science of Doubt and Dualism?

Posted on by dggerhart in Apostasy, Meditation, Truth in Scripture, Wisdom

A challenging meditation on objective truth. Particularly for thinking believers: How current scientific philosophy helps resolve how nature continues to witness for the presence of a Creator. "Take, for example, the mind-body problem, which addresses how matter generates mind, and especially conscious states."Scientific American, September 2009. John Horgan. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/pluralism-beyond-the-one-and-only-truth/ An interesting read. An example of … Continue reading “Pluralism: Beyond the One and Only Truth” – The Science of Doubt and Dualism? →

Self-appointed Censors: Truth in Social Media

Posted on by dggerhart in Differences, Government, Heard, Truth in Scripture

"Orwell’s predictions regarding societal censorship in the digital era are increasingly coming to fruition. Social media companies that were once content merely to regulate speech are increasingly claiming the right to define truth itself." Kalev Leetaru in Forbes Mag. Link below. Elsewhere in this blog I have previously discussed "Truth by Consensus" on how Google … Continue reading Self-appointed Censors: Truth in Social Media →

A Week In A Prayer Life – Meditation

Posted on by dggerhart in Compassion, Love, Meditation, Truth in Scripture

Would it be better to have not been born than to not respond to the message of Hope? Regarding those we love who live a life of death. Whom we pray for, cry over and carry a burden of great worry... A window into what a week in the "Prayer Life" with the Lord looks … Continue reading A Week In A Prayer Life – Meditation →

Christian, Anonymously?

Posted on by dggerhart in Anonymity, Confrontationalism, Fellowship, Ministry, Small Groups, Truth in Scripture, Wisdom, Witness

Questioning our anonymity... Should it be put on the altar? In 12-step programs we always respect anonymity. It's a necessary component of self-help community. But Christianity isn't conducted anonymously.