Category Archives: Apologetics

Don’t Hate Them; Say Something!

Posted on February 2, 2015 by droseland

Leviticus 19:17 17‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You will surely rebuke your fellow citizen, And you shall not bear sin because of him. These stark words do not leave a lot of wiggle-room for the hatred … Continue reading →

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Hate as a Quality of Good Leadership

Posted on January 20, 2015 by droseland

One of the most thought-provoking challenges I’ve ever gotten as a pastor has been the question of hate. “Hate” is one of those buzzwords today like “absolute” which is to be forbidden except in validating one’s rejection of it. For … Continue reading →

Posted in American Heritage, Apologetics, Army Leadership, Eschatology, Old Testament Commands | Tagged Family, God, Good vs. Evil, Hate, Honesty, Jesus, Leadership, New Testament, Old Testament, Patriotism, Phallic Cult, political correctness, Protection of the Innocent, Reality, Righteous Indignation, Satan, Self Defense, The Fall | Leave a comment

Get Wisdom!

Posted on December 15, 2014 by droseland

Christmas is for kids, they say. We commonly hear the sentiment that somehow the kid in all of us wakes up for the holiday season, when a child’s imagination and expectation go into overdrive. Things seem fresh and new, “merry … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Old Testament Commands, Proverbs | Tagged Christ, Christmas, exaltation, gifts, giving, grace, Grandpa, Grandparents, life, love, Proverbs 4, Solomon, Wisdom | Leave a comment

In Everything Give Thanks

Posted on November 25, 2014 by droseland

There is no more theologically-demanding instruction in the New Testament than we find in 1 Thessalonians 5:18: 18in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. By “theologically-demanding” I mean this command makes us think … Continue reading →

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Make Your Requests Known, Philippians 4:6-7

Posted on November 17, 2014 by droseland

Peace is available in the storm, not only in its breaking. Suffering produces desirable effects in our character, not just pain and wear. Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Christ as Example, Christian Suffering, New Testament Commands, Paul, Prayer, Theological Overview, Uncategorized | Tagged blessing, Christ, Christ as example, Christian suffering, comfort, God's peace, grace, Jesus, Lord Jesus Christ, love, peace, Prayer, storm, suffering | Leave a comment

God Tells Us What to Think

Posted on May 14, 2013 by droseland

We tend to be suspicious by nature when we get the idea that someone is telling us what our opinion should be. Sometimes we adopt the frame of mind of the scientist, where we insist that we will observe only … Continue reading →

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23 November 2010: Give Thanks

Posted on November 23, 2010 by droseland

Why are we attracted to people who are genuinely grateful? Why are ingrates so repellent? In short, it is because we recognize our purpose and design when we see it shine in the lives and attitudes of other people. Most … Continue reading →

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26 October 2010: Do Not Be Afraid

Posted on October 26, 2010 by droseland

When I was in middle school I received my first well-stated challenge to the Bible’s authority. It was not from a teacher or even an adult but a well-taught (in error) classmate. That was of course the first challenge of … Continue reading →

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