Coffee Cup Christianity
As a child I was surrounded by adults that were avid coffee drinkers; everyone seemed to enjoy the pungent, black beverage except me. I did like the smell, but I’ve never been able to appreciate the taste. Back then, when …
Christianity explores the reality of all that God has done for us in and through Christ, accomplishing for us that which we could never do for ourselves. Religions teach that changing your actions or thoughts will make things right between you and God, but does not change who you are.
As a child I was surrounded by adults that were avid coffee drinkers; everyone seemed to enjoy the pungent, black beverage except me. I did like the smell, but I’ve never been able to appreciate the taste. Back then, when …
In recent years, Congress has even handed off its constitutional crown jewels—its exclusive powers, assigned in Article I, Sections 8 and 9, to determine federal taxing and spending. Several executive agencies now set and collect their own taxes or generate …
Growing up on various Air Force bases around the country we got used to a number of unusual things. Planes taking off and landing right overhead, monthly inspections of our house and lawn, no backyard fences, the constant presence of …
Christopher DeMuth Sr. is a distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute. He served as president of the American Enterprise Institute from 1986–2008. A graduate of Harvard College and the University of Chicago Law School, he worked as a staff assistant …
I have a good friend named Rick, who I have known for over 30 years. Rick is just ‘ordinary people,’ and even though we have not lived close to each other for many years now our friendship has endured. When …
I just found an article on the MSN website detailing the 25 best, and 25 worst, countries to live in. Since I like to compare the US with the status of other countries I thought it would be interesting to …
Have you ever noticed how nothing in this world stays full? Fill up the gas tank and in a few days it’s empty again. Fill up the ice box and it disappears quickly. Fill up the checkbook and by the …
I encounter a lot of different people, and it’s always made me wonder how we can have such differing thoughts on the Word of God. I often find that people can’t seem to grasp (at least what I think is) …
There are times when we want to ignore the responsibility we have of living in this world. These responsibilities make demands on our time, money and effort – especially during the holiday seasons when everyone is advising you to slow …
There are two events in human history which have made an eternal impact upon the human race; the birth of the Messiah and the resurrection of the Messiah. As Christians we celebrate His birth as the holiday of Christmas, while …