Jesus once asked, “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul? (Mark 8:36-37).” These questions came to mind yesterday after I heard the news of Jobs’ death. Jobs died Wednesday at the age of 56 after a long battle with cancer. What Jobs accomplished in his … Continue reading Some thoughts on the death of Steve Jobs
This past January, Joel Osteen, the pastor of America’s largest church, found himself under the scrutiny of the national media. While being interviewed by Piers Morgan on CNN, Morgan pressed him on the issue of homosexuality. Osteen reluctantly confessed that he believes homosexuality to be a sin. While not known for his doctrinal clarity or for taking a stance on controversial issues, Osteen did uphold … Continue reading Homosexuality – the issue Christian’s can’t ignore
Over the past 14 years, I have not kept up with the Harry Potter mania that has swept across the globe. I did not read any of the 7 books and only watched one of the movies. Safe to say, I am in the minority. The book series has now sold in excess of 450 million copies (that’s not a typo), the film series has … Continue reading What are we to do with Harry Potter?
Shepherd the Flock 