The sacred-profane dichotomy

Here I will explore a variety of examples, both small and large, that illustrate my ongoing theme that we live in two different worlds at the same time. Perhaps it is part of Satan’s plan to give a dual meaning to every good and true concept and each of us at every moment has the …

The spirit of antichrist

Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: …

Outline of James

James: The book of James the half-brother of Jesus – an outline Consider temptations an opportunity to test your faith and increase your patience. Be patient, and if you need wisdom, ask for it and God will provide it liberally. When you pray, you must be solid in your faith or you won’t receive anything. …

Philippians Outline

Philippians: Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi – an outline Introduces Paul and Timothy as servants of Jesus Christ, to the saints, bishops and deacons at Philippi He says he prays for them and considers them fellow bondservants in Christ He wishes them to abound in knowledge and judgment, sincere without offense until Christ’s …

Ephesians Outline

Ephesians: Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus – an outline Introduces Paul as an apostle of Jesus Christ, blessed to be one of the first who trusted in Him Starts with a beautiful summary of forgiveness of sins, grace and power of the Lord Goes on to explain that those at Ephesus also trusted …

Conan the Barbarian, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and The Mark of Athena

Spoiler Alert: I discuss these plots extensively below and reveal their key points and endings. Isaiah 22:13 King James Version (KJV) 13 And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+22%3A13%2C1+Corinthians+15%3A32%2CLuke+12%3A19&version=KJV In the 1982 movie Conan the Barbarian, …

Free birth control for all

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the …

The journey is the reward

Let me tackle this aphorism from both a positive and a negative aspect. On a positive note, I get it: stop and smell the roses, enjoy the wonderful little moments in life that come your way like the smile of a child or a hug of long reunion. I believe the Christian formulation is gratitude …