This book, originally published in 1989, is one that I have been using over the past two months. I have been teaching a class for Faulkner University’s military education program on Christian Ethics. This book by Norman Geisler has served as the textbook. The book is divided into two major sections. The first section (chapters 1-7) deals with general information concerning ethics and the six major views of ethics. This section is very helpful in helping one understand why some people believe a certain way that may be the polar opposite of my belief system. It also does an adequate job in providing critiques of these different belief systems. In…

Ellen Johnson, president of the American Atheists, is up to her old tricks again. This is the same woman who had such harsh things to say after Hurricane Katrina. President Bush asked the country to pray for the victims and survivors and she said that was “unconstitutional,” because it forced a specific religion down the throats of Americans. Now she and her organization are working on Capitol Hill. They have hired a lobbyist and are trying to make sure that no bill with funding or aid for faith-based initiatives gets passed in Washington. Last night, in a television interview, she also said that atheists were wanting to be included among…

The AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) wants evolution to be taught in schools. They do not see ID (intelligent Design) as science. And they are even willing to turn science into a one-sided pep rally for evolution. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch ran a story on Sunday covering the group’s latest meeting. Please take a moment and read the story, which can be accessed by clicking here. I know I am not a scientist, but I was always taught that science accepts all data and then forms an hypothesis, not vice versa. It seems that these scientists are desperate to hang onto their long-held beliefs and are not…

Apologetics Press always produces wonderful material dealing with science and the Bible, alleged Bible discrepancies and other difficult issues. Their two periodicals, “Reason and Revelation” for adults, and “Discovery” for kids are great resources to use in research. If you have missed past issues of these magazines, Apologetics Press is now making it easier than ever to own them. You may purchase eight years of “Discovery Magazine” (1998-2005) in one bound volume for just $54.00. Young children would benefit greatly from having this great resource on a shelf. Personally, I use back issues of “Discovery” often for devotional ideas for elementary young people. The articles are entertaining and informative, and…

How many of you who have children would appreciate it if your children went to a school that was not organized? You didn’t know who would be teaching; you couldn’t find out what would be studied; you were not sure who was in charge. How would that make you feel? Isn’t it sad that many congregations have that problem when it comes to Bible school? I know that a Sunday school program should not be run exactly like a public school setting, but some things need to be incorporated. For example, it is a good idea to have a set curriculum. While methods, handouts and activities may change, parents should…

I want to take this opportunity to invite you to the Winter Gospel Meeting at the 9th Avenue church of Christ. The meeting will begin Sunday morning and continue through Wednesday night. Brother Chris Bolton will be delivering the lessons. The lessons and times are: Sunday, 10:30 AM: “Christ’s Cruel Death” Sunday, 7:30 PM: “Bible Mountains: It’s Not All Uphill” Monday, 7:00 PM: “But What If You Could See…?” Tuesday, 7:00 PM: “Now What Have You Done?” Wednesday, 7:00 PM: “And Satan Thought He’d Won” Gospel Meetings are very special times and the elders at 9th Avenue see fit to have 2 each year. We always have one in February…

A group at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, is trying to get students to stop using the new movie “Brokeback Mountain” as a slur against homosexual students. On Tuesday night, the head of the group HERO appeared on “The Situation with Tucker Carlson” on MSNBC. I have copied the transcript of their interview below. CARLSON: Welcome back. What‘s the worst thing you‘ve ever heard from fans at a basketball game? I‘m willing to bet it‘s not “Brokeback Mountain,” “Brokeback Mountain.” So why are professors and students at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, telling spirited fans to stop chanting the name of a gay cowboy movie. And why are they chanting…

There are many times when those who are trying to follow God’s Word can get discouraged. In a day and time when people are attacking the Church from without and from within, we need good news. This past seven days has been so encouraging for me, and I thought it might give you some encouragement as well. First, the FHU lectures were fantastic. I was uplifted and motivated by so many fine lessons. I was encouraged by brothers and sisters with whom I visited throughout the week. You may have missed the lectures in 2006, but you can make plans now for 2007. It was so encouraging to see a…

This will be the last post for about a week. With that in mind, I thought I’d bring a few things to your attention. My family will be attending the Freed-Hardeman University lectureship next week. We are excited to be attending. (I am grateful for an eldership that allows Andy and I both to be away for a few days to learn these great lessons.) If you have an opportunity, attend at least one day. The theme this year is “A Call to Faithfulness: Better Things in Hebrews.” You may find more information, including a complete schedule, by clicking here. Also, by clicking that link, you can find a connection…

If you had a book on your shelf that told stories of victorious armies, romance and acts of heroism, would you not be inclined to read that book? If you had a book with all those things in it and you knew it was all true, would you not be pulling it off your shelf at least a couple of times? What if you had a book that told of all those things and was written by a famous writer? You know where this is going, don’t you? The Bible has all those things in it, it is totally true, and it was written by God Himself. Add to that,…