Archive December 2009
What is the “Image” of God in Man?
Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” – Genesis 1:26 The image of God [...]
Attack on the Christian Colony in Gojra, Pakistan
Video footage taken as the attack was in progress. WARNING: some graphic images
Our Christmas Tree 09′
Christmas eve night… Santa isn’t on his way, but I’m still anticipating. Anticipation is the secret power of the believer in a world with very little to look forward too. This Christmas Im thankful that I can celebrate the right things. I can rejoice over things worth rejoicing over. My anticipation is for God’s glory [...]
Best Biblical/Theological books of 2009
Andreas Köstenberger on his blog listed the “Best of 2009,” his opinion of the most significant works in the area of biblical and theological studies. He stated in a disclaimer: “best” means significant and potentially influential; I do not necessarily endorse the views represented in these books, not have I as of yet read all [...]
The Passing of Oral Roberts
Oral Roberts, the evangelist and pioneer died today at the age of 91.
I’m extremely thankful for the life led and the faith expressed in the man who brought spirit-filled charismatic ministry to the mainstream and took his tent revivals to television. In 1935, Roberts fell stricken with tuberculosis, a highly contagious bacterium. Roberts was bedridden, living on raw eggs and milk. His family brought him to a [...]