Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Christians and Liberals

Posted on 07/14/2009 by Paul Pavao

Today I found a news article about the ACLU supporting freedom of Religion … for Christians! Giving credit where credit is due, I found that link at this blog. I have some comments to make about Christians, liberals, and conspiracy … Continue reading →

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Low-Carb Christianity: How to Continue to the End

Posted on 04/24/2009 by Paul Pavao

Today, at the chiropractor’s office, I read that the problem with low-carb diets is that people can’t stick to them. I’d heard that before. People who go on the Atkins’ diet have been tested, and the results are amazing. Not … Continue reading →

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Except a Man Be Born Again

Posted on 04/08/2009 by Paul Pavao

Have you ever wondered if someone was really a Christian? You see regular signs that they’re not. Perhaps there’s a lack of interest in obeying Christ. Perhaps there’s situations where you wonder, “Can a Christian really be that mean on … Continue reading →

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The Praise of the Brethren

Posted on 03/12/2009 by Paul Pavao

Every morning at work, except Mondays, our whole warehouse–about 20 people–gets together to sing a couple songs and give some quick encouragement for the day. We take 15 or 20 minutes, but it’s incredibly refreshing. Last week, a sister had … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Charles Darwin

Posted on 02/12/2009 by Paul Pavao

I would be remiss not to honor Charles Darwin, whom I believe to be a truly great man, on the 200th anniversary of his birth. I among those who have actually read On the Origin of Species, his ground-breaking—and breath-taking—work on origins, … Continue reading →

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The Presence of God

Posted on 01/17/2009 by Paul Pavao

The comments are turned back on. I found a much better spam filter that I was able to add as a plugin. They had great instructions, so it wasn’t too hard to figure out how to do it. I have … Continue reading →

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God’s Not a Legalist

Posted on 01/14/2009 by Paul Pavao

The high places were not taken away out of Israel; nevertheless, Asa’s heart was perfect all his days. ~2 Chronicles 15:17 God’s not a legalist. Other kings were commended for getting rid of their high places, but Asa didn’t do … Continue reading →

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Righteousness Is Its Own Reward

Posted on 01/06/2009 by Paul Pavao

We will not require that you punish our accusers; they being sufficiently punished by their present wickedness and ignorance of what is right. ~Justin Martyr, c. A.D. 150 Yesterday my son, upon hearing that a fellow student had ignored a … Continue reading →

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Fullness of Joy

Posted on 12/07/2008 by Paul Pavao

In your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures foreveremore. ~Ps. 16:11 I don’t know how much there is to say here, but I do wonder how many of us believe this. Do we really believe … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A High View of Scripture?

Posted on 11/27/2008 by Paul Pavao

I often quote from and comment on books that I am reading. Rarely, however, do I purposely do a book review. I want to make an exception for A High View of Scripture? The Authority of the Bible and the … Continue reading →

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