In the 7th and 8th century BC, God used the invading Assyrians and then Babylonians to kill Israel's idols - especially her idol of nationalistic pride. It should come as no surprise to anyone who has read their Bible that we still struggle with idols today, for our hearts, says Calvin, are a virtue idol … Continue reading Idols dying by Covid-19
City of God, Book 9: Demon Go-Betweens
Book Nine was short, but fairly tedious. In these thirty pages Augustine debates the nature of demons, who are believed to serve as intermediaries between men and the gods. Most in Augustine's day believed there were good and bad demons, and Augustine explores, then refutes, this notion, along with the belief that demons can serve … Continue reading City of God, Book 9: Demon Go-Betweens
When in Rome: Romans 13:8-14
When in Rome: Romans 13:1-7
Don’t be Colorblind. Be Better.
I have only begun reading the book Beyond Colorblind by Sarah Shin (IVP). It was part of InterVarsity Press' free ebook giveaway a few weeks ago. I just finished chapter one and two things struck me...one I knew but didn't have words for, one a completely new insight. First, the brand new insight. I'm ethnic. … Continue reading Don’t be Colorblind. Be Better.
God Entranced 