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Just came upon this curious ancient rabbinic quote: “All is foreseen [by God] except free will, which is granted.” (Cited in H. Matt, “Man’s Choice...,” Judaism, 21 (1972), 219.) So much for the common claim that Open Theists presuppose a post-Enlightenment concept of free will!

I just read a study that determined that the average American touches their phone screen 2,617 times a day! Clearly, we’ve acquired a new love. But those of us who identify as Jesus’ disciples must always be suspicious of such would be lovers!

The Romans crucified criminals naked, to humiliate them. The naked crucified Christ, who bore our shame, reveals the naked, authentic God, who removes our shame. In Christ, there is NO SHAME. We therefore need never fear being naked— authentic, honest, real, vulnerable.

You are truly open minded when, instead of looking for what's wrong in your opponent's position, you're looking for what might be right.

That which is most important we think least about. “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts." (Prov 4:23, GNT).