Category Archives: Apologetics

Tolstoy on Self delusion and avoidance of responsibility

Posted on March 13, 2014 by defendtheword

“So it would be, were it not for the law of inertia, as immutable a force in men and nations as in inanimate bodies. In men it takes the form of the psychological principle, so truly expressed in the words … Continue reading →

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CS Lewis on Christian attitudes

Posted on March 10, 2014 by defendtheword

If you are really a product of a materialistic universe, how is it that you don’t feel at home there? We want, in fact, not so much a father in heaven as a grandfather in heaven: a senile benevolence who, … Continue reading →

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Why is Christian faith important?

Posted on March 2, 2014 by defendtheword

The faith of a Christian is not like a faith in fairies, the difference being that we are dealing with issues of life and death. It is identical to a burning plane 30,000 feet in the air. When one is … Continue reading →

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The meaning of life

Posted on March 1, 2014 by defendtheword

I do not see how it would be possible to find a meaningful life in a meaningless universe. The only purpose that is worth of life is something bigger than life itself. It is more than maximizing pleasure and minimizing … Continue reading →

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Time alone with God

Posted on February 27, 2014 by defendtheword

I believe that one reason Jesus looked for solitude is to find a place not only to reflect on what that day had brought him but to spend time with his father. It’s about the relationship.  Fathers enjoy observing their … Continue reading →

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Matthew 14:13 – 21 The Feeding of the Five Thousand

Posted on February 23, 2014 by defendtheword

In contrast to drunken feast of evil ruler Herod Antipas in 14:6-11 One miracle recorded in all four Gospels. “Herod’s party,” Vs “God’s party.” SON’S SOLITARY Place on hearing this news about John’s (Baptist) death, Jesus withdraws to a solitary … Continue reading →

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Problem with Absolutism and Relativism

Posted on February 18, 2014 by defendtheword

For some time I have struggled with strong views of people based on their belief that they are absolutely correct. Equally wrong I find that so many people think that “everything is relative” therefore we cannot arrive at the point … Continue reading →

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Not alone anymore

Posted on February 17, 2014 by defendtheword

Nothing like the releasing valve of the cross which lifts the shame I bear. Yes at his cross alone is where my pain, my guilt is all removed so I feel free. I find the rubble of my scattered life … Continue reading →

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To love someone means to see him as God intended him. – Dostoyevski

Posted on January 21, 2014 by defendtheword

Beauty is mysterious as well as terrible. God and devil are fighting there, and the battlefield is the heart of man. If there is no God, everything is permitted. To love someone means to see him as God intended him. … Continue reading →

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2 Kings 6:8-23 Looking at things Gods way

Posted on January 21, 2014 by defendtheword

2 Kings 6:8-23 Looking at things Gods way / ELISHA (ə līʹ shȧ) my God is salvation. God used enemies to chastise Israel:  Deuteronomy 28:47–48 / 47 “Because you did not serve the Lord your God with joy and a … Continue reading →

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