Tag Archives: the Bible

What is Truth? A Reader’s Challenge

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Douglas Abbott

A reader named Charlie wrote with his thoughts about my last post, “The Age of Slumber:” Good post. I’ve been reading an even more eloquent version of the same ideas from Timothy Keller called Reason for God.

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Christians, Please Proceed With Caution

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Douglas Abbott

I have been feeling some misgivings lately about my sometimes aggressive discussion of cultural hot-button issues. This was actually pointed out to me by one of my most faithful readers. Am I grateful? Yes. But rather than ceasing to discuss … Continue reading →

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The Return of Scraps Grofsky

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Douglas Abbott

It’s been several months since I’ve heard from Scraps Grofsky. As the reader may remember, Scraps is the older, much more intelligent brother of my friend, Skids Grofsky. He has been known to send me long, angry e-mails that are … Continue reading →

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The Word

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Douglas Abbott

“The Bible is a window in this prison world, through which we may look into eternity.”       –Timothy Dwight   Much has been said about errancies and imperfections in the handling of the Bible down through the centuries.

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What Are You Searching For?

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Douglas Abbott

Oswald Chambers wrote, “We are not asked to believe the Bible, but to believe the One whom the Bible reveals.” As I read these words this morning, I immediately thought about people I have met who discount the Christian faith … Continue reading →

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