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Crisis, Corona and Christophobia

Mar 28, 2020

Christophobia is alive and well in times of crisis:

It never takes much for the Christophobes to come out of the woodwork. Any excuse will do actually. And it is not just today’s progressives who carefully follow the maxim, ‘Never

Crisis, Christianity, and Compassion

Mar 27, 2020

Mass crises have struck us before, and we need to learn from history how Christians have responded:

In dark times, the light of Christ is meant to shine the most. In this present corona crisis it is hoped that individual

Corona, Crisis, and Health Care

Mar 26, 2020

It is too easy to let mere utilitarian concerns determine how people get medical treatment in a time of crisis:

We live in a finite world with finite resources, so often there may need to be some rationing or prioritising

In a sense we Christians carry on as normal, even in a time of crisis:

The other day I wrote a piece about no more business as usual. In it I mainly had in mind two broad concerns: One, that

If You Like the Corona Crisis, You’ll Love Communism

Mar 24, 2020

We are now beginning to experience what people in socialist countries always experience:

Massive shortages of basic food items and everyday necessities like toilet paper. Lengthy lines of irritable shoppers outside of shops – at least the ones that are

The corona crisis is revealing what sort of faith we have – if any:

There is nothing like a major crisis to show us what we are made of. And for the Christian, there is nothing like a major crisis

The most important thing is to let God change us during this time of crisis:

It seems we have heard these words before: “The world is now forever changed.” “There can be no more business as usual.” “There is no

Both biblical and secular history can be of great help in times of crisis:

As always, having an understanding of history can be extremely helpful, especially in dark times. Understanding that our current situation is not all that unique, and

China, Communism, Racism, and Viruses

Mar 19, 2020

We need some realism on the Chinese Communists and their role in this virus:

Let me make a few things quite clear. One, Communists have never cared about people. Communists are only concerned about power. And the Chinese communist rulers

Do God’s people really have faith, especially in times of crisis?

In the Parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18:1-8 Jesus finishes with these words: “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”. In the

The Intersection of the State and Coronavirus

Mar 16, 2020

The Coronavirus is changing the way the state interacts with the people – both good and bad:

As numerous governments around the world are now taking various steps to help curb the spread of Coronavirus, there have been all sorts

Dealing with Disease, Disaster and Discipleship

Mar 15, 2020

We need to learn some important lessons during this pandemic:

When Jesus told us the following in John 14:27, he actually meant it: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as

Coronavirus, Christianity, History and Faith

Mar 14, 2020

Here are some spiritual and historical considerations to keep in mind during these turbulent times:

With Coronavirus occupying everyone’s attention (and you know it is serious when most folk’s favourite sporting events are being cancelled), the Christian has a unique

Difficult Bible Passages: Psalm 91:10

Mar 10, 2020

Does this verse mean Christians are exempt from Coronavirus?

With everyone talking about the Coronavirus, many Christians have been appealing to this particular passage. In some translations it says that ‘no plague will come near you’. Are they right to

The Lunatic Left On Full Display

Feb 2, 2020

The loony left can’t get any worse – can it?

Sometimes you just gotta ask: have secular leftists gone completely mad, or are they just plain evil? Sadly, it seems that far too many of them are both. How else

The Trans Celebration of Lies and Delusion

Dec 9, 2019

Those pushing the trans agenda are pushing falsehoods and harmful delusions:

When I give my talk on the importance of truth, I always mention one basic definition of it: truth is that which corresponds to reality. It corresponds to the

Pushing Back Against the Trans Cult

Sep 28, 2019

Finally we are getting some serious and sustained pushback against the radical trans tyrants:

The utter madness associated with the radical gender bender activists is now finally getting a bit of pushback. Something so militant, so irrational, and so dangerous

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Crisis, Christianity, and Compassion

Mass crises have struck us before, and we need to learn from history how Christians have responded:

Occupy Till He Comes

In a sense we Christians carry on as normal, even in a time of crisis:

Faith in a Time of Crisis

The corona crisis is revealing what sort of faith we have – if any:

No More Business As Usual?

The most important thing is to let God change us during this time of crisis:

‘Will He Find Faith?’

Do God’s people really have faith, especially in times of crisis?

Dealing with Disease, Disaster and Discipleship

We need to learn some important lessons during this pandemic:

Coronavirus, Christianity, History and Faith

Here are some spiritual and historical considerations to keep in mind during these turbulent times:

Difficult Bible Passages: Psalm 91:10

Does this verse mean Christians are exempt from Coronavirus?

The Lunatic Left On Full Display

The loony left can’t get any worse – can it?

The Trans Celebration of Lies and Delusion

Those pushing the trans agenda are pushing falsehoods and harmful delusions:

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Bill Muehlenberg's commentary on issues of the day...

Christophobia is alive and well in times of crisis:

Mass crises have struck us before, and we need to learn from history how Christians have responded:

It is too easy to let mere utilitarian concerns determine how people get medical treatment in a time of crisis:

In a sense we Christians carry on as normal, even in a time of crisis:

We are now beginning to experience what people in socialist countries always experience:

The corona crisis is revealing what sort of faith we have – if any:

The most important thing is to let God change us during this time of crisis:

Both biblical and secular history can be of great help in times of crisis:

We need some realism on the Chinese Communists and their role in this virus:

Do God’s people really have faith, especially in times of crisis?

The Coronavirus is changing the way the state interacts with the people – both good and bad:

We need to learn some important lessons during this pandemic:

Here are some spiritual and historical considerations to keep in mind during these turbulent times:

The powers of the state can expand exponentially during times of crisis:

Does this verse mean Christians are exempt from Coronavirus?

The loony left can’t get any worse – can it?

Those pushing the trans agenda are pushing falsehoods and harmful delusions:

These stories should make your blood boil!!

Finally we are getting some serious and sustained pushback against the radical trans tyrants:

The militant trans activists are destroying our children and our culture.

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