Gospel in the Machine: Christianity in the Digital Age

The age of innovation is upon us.  In 1981, IBM invented the PC.  16 short years later, IBM’s Deep Blue defeated chess master Gary Vasperev.  Four years later, the human genome was sequenced.  We have self-driving vehicles, instantaneous communication and have put satellites into orbit.  Some of the leading technology experts predict that soon weContinueContinue reading “Gospel in the Machine: Christianity in the Digital Age”

When Grace Meets Wrath: A Meditation on Joshua

So often we take the burning, hot wrath of God for granted.  We conveniently praise God for his Grace and Mercy while ignoring his perfect judgment.  Perhaps this is what scares people away from the stories of the Old Testament.  We are quick to judge God’s harsh treatment of those who walk in disobedience becauseContinueContinue reading “When Grace Meets Wrath: A Meditation on Joshua”

Just to Forgive: A Study in Joshua of God’s Merciful, yet Just Character

 But Joshua said to the people, “You are not able to serve the Lord, for he is a holy God. He is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions or your sins.  If you forsake the Lord and serve foreign gods, then he will turn and do you harm and consume you, after having done you good.”  And the people said toContinueContinue reading “Just to Forgive: A Study in Joshua of God’s Merciful, yet Just Character”