True, But Not Objective

From WorldMag.com:

What is it that convinces us anything is real or true? Proof, objective proof. It’s how we know we can trust a product, person, or perspective.

But what about the Bible? While many treat it like a scientific book that can be proven through processes and argument, it is, in fact, not objectively true. Yes, there are large portions that are historically provable, but the teachings of our Holy Book are not.

There is no proving the deepest realities of the Christian faith. There is no objective proof or scientific explanation for the Trinity, the hypostatic union, the virgin birth, the resurrection of Jesus, the ascension, creation of the universe ex nihilo, forgiveness, grace, heaven, or hell. We believe these to be true and can prove not a bit of it.

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Memorial Day Reading List

It is a blessing to have been raised in a country with so much freedom, but freedom is not free. It is paid for and protected by our military. Today is a day to commemorate and express gratitude for members of the American military who have died in defense of our country. It's a day to appreciate all veterans. While I do not think largely in terms of patriotism or nationalism, I am deeply thankful for our veterans, their sacrifices, and their service to this country.

There are certain books that have fed my appreciation and admiration for our veterans. It is in these books that I have seen glimpses of the sacrifices, perseverance, brotherhood, and bravery that so elevate our servicemen and servicewomen in my estimation. Some are Novels that depict reality well and others are reality that is more captivating than fiction.

If you haven't read the following I encourage you strongly to do so. They are engaging, educational, powerful, inspiring, and moving stories of American heroes.

UNBROKEN by Laura Hildenbrand

FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS by James Bradley & Ron Powers

HORSE SOLDIERS by Doug Stanton

THE PACIFIC by Hugh Ambrose

MATTERHORN by Karl Marlantes

TO THE LAST MAN by Jeff Shaara











If any of you have read books that have helped you to appreciate our military personnel in a particular way please leave those recommendations in the comments. I would love to find more.

Have a great Memorial Day!

The Power of Not Knowing

From WorldMag.com

Summer is fast approaching. May is more than half spent. The days are getting longer and hotter. So too are the political pontifications. This past weekend, Chicago became the first U.S. city other than Washington to host a NATO summit. Delegates from the 28 member countries gathered to discuss various matters, but particularly Afghanistan. Maybe you heard the protestors. They were loud.

And, if you hadn’t noticed, it’s an election year, so we’ll soon be deluged with party conventions, raging debates, and candidates hitting the campaign trail even harder. We will hear pomp and bluster and be swept off our feet by grandiose promises. We will have economic, education, military, and domestic agendas hurled at us from all directions. But there’s one thing we will not hear, at least not in sincerity—not once, not ever:

"I Don't Know" 

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