Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe by Voddie Baucham “This book is, among many things, a plea to the Church. I believe we are being duped by an ideology bent on our demise. This ideology has used our guilt and shame over America’s past, our love for the brethren, and our good …
Author: Michael Garland
What Is the Gospel?
Photo by kachaminda on Unsplash A friend recently said, “All religious groups have their thing.” And I think what he meant was that each system of belief has something that sets it apart from the others. Some require this and others prohibit that, and some accept a certain teaching while others reject it, but they …
What Is True Diversity?
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash “Celebrate Diversity!” That should be a call we can all embrace, right? Before answering, consider these important questions. What is true diversity? What does it look like? And what is its purpose? When used to describe a social ideal, is diversity simply a varied group of people, cultures, opinions, …
“I Like What I Believe About Jesus.”
Is there not one thing true? Is there not one true thing? The winter cold in the mountains of West Virginia pierced to the bone. It was 2002 and I was in the midst of my education at the Physician Assistant program at Alderson-Broaddus University. I dreaded the walk between my car and the Hugh …
People Don’t Follow Science, They Follow Worldviews
This year we have been bombarded by presidential candidates, local government officials, media members, and even neighbors all encouraging us to “follow the science”. While primarily being used in the context of Covid-19 policy, following science is hailed as the answer to many problems of our day including political, environmental, and social issues. Unfortunately, those …
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The Problem in Following Your Heart or Your Head: Part Two
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.Proverbs 14:12 With our current cultural moment weighing upon me heavily I came across some familiar words of Jesus in Luke chapter 6. After reading the words that follow I came to the conclusion that I cannot trust the …
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The Problem in Following Your Heart or Your Head: Part One
One of the most fascinating episodes in the life of Jesus is when he heals a man’s withered hand on the Sabbath day. Compared to some of His other miraculous works, this particular healing may not seem as impressive. But the reaction of the bystanders sets this miracle apart because it reveals just how hardened …
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As a White Father to Black Sons There Are Things I Will Never Know
As an adoptive father to foreign-born sons there are many things I will never know: The disorienting loss of a biological family. The crippling fear of separation from everyone that I trust. The gnawing pain of hunger as my little body fights for survival. The cramps in my belly due to parasitic infection. I can …
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Can Human Beings Threaten Evolutionary History?
Human activity threatens billions of years of evolutionary history, researchers warn By Amy Woodyatt, CNNUpdated 7:10 AM ET, Tue May 26, 2020 Earlier today I came across the article referenced above while browsing the news. Follow link for full article text. It is always interesting to me when evolutionary scientists speak about human beings as …
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Already Infected
Many of us live as though immune from the threat of death. We basically feel secure. We have an odd confidence that we will live a full number of years. The coronavirus threatens that confidence. These times are uncertain in part because we don't know when or if we may be infected with COVID-19 and …
