Once upon a time God created the world with a word. He traced the trail electrons would orbit. He bound atoms together with His mighty power. Land rose from the sea on His command. Man gained breath from God’s own mouth. He holds the world in His hands, and it is He that sustains it. … Continue reading Once Upon a Time – The Message of the New Testament
The Moral Law
There are many names for it. The Law of Nature. The Moral Law. The Rule of Decent Behavior. But everyone knows it. It is the tears in your eyes when you watch a terrorist attack on TV. It is the pit in your stomach when you look away from someone in need. It is the … Continue reading The Moral Law
Rail Innovations
For a long time, airplanes and cars have been in the spotlight of transportation. Until just a few years ago, gas prices were really low. This meant that cars were cheaper and airplane fares were lower. Cars were driven by, well, drivers, who could stop almost anywhere they want, which meant they could set their … Continue reading Rail Innovations
A Little Book on the Christian Life – Pain
In this life, pain is natural. It’s to be expected, especially by Christians. Jesus even told us that we would suffer much tribulation and pain for his sake. But how do we as Christians deal with that? A Little Book on the Christian Life, by John Calvin, answers that question very well. Pain is expected … Continue reading A Little Book on the Christian Life – Pain
5 Points and TULIP
Somewhere along the way of Christianity, someone came up with 5 points about how Christians came to exist and how we are kept in an eternal hug with God. Those 5 points are usually referred to as either plainly the “5 points” or “TULIP”: Total Depravity Unconditional Election Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Perseverance of the … Continue reading 5 Points and TULIP
Hello world, take two
In 2008 I started posting to a blog on WordPress. For a while, I wrote a post about once a week, and people were reading it. A few years later I quit my job and started a business, and work took over. The personal blog fell off the priority list. Looking back at some of … Continue reading Hello world, take two