As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“According to PJI [Pacific Justice Institute], the sociology professor introduced conservative thought regarding controversial matters as a way to challenge his students to defend their assumptions.” - C. Headlines
By Jordan Standridge. Reposted from The Cripplegate.
The Christian life is hard.
I know I’m not shocking you right now, but it isn’t easy to be a Christian. We are constantly at war. Mainly against our own flesh (1 Peter 2:11), but the enemy is constantly prowling around like a roaring lion seeking who he might devour as well (1 Peter 5:8).
“According to government officials in Washington, DC, arrangements like this are violations of the law. They are cracking down on what they call an illegal ‘child development facility’ operating without a license.” - Intellectual Takeout
Most Bible students are aware of a seeming contradiction in the Bible, one that is pretty easily resolved. The verses (ESV) are Proverbs 26:4-5,
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
“Alas, in his final book, Brief Answers to the Big Questions, he puts out the fire. There’s no God, afterlife, heaven or point. No, wait. There is a point. It’s really exciting to contemplate the great mystery of … um… nothing very much.” - Intellectual Takeout
“Christians have long had differing views on how to approach Halloween. But Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear said in a recent podcast that the holiday doesn’t have to be divisive — in fact, it can be a great way to get to know your neighbors.” - BPNews
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