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The Bible describes a time in Israel's history when God appointed individuals called Judges to battle the enemies of their culture. Samson, one of the great judges, defeated the Philistines using only the jawbone of a dead jackass he found by the road. This blog is my attempt to use the modest gifts given to me in the power of the Spirit to resist those who are seeking to secularize our culture.
2023-08-22 02:34
Many charismatic acknowledge that the gift of tongues they experience is different from the first century Pentecostal experience. They claim they are a language through which God speaks to t… Read More
2023-08-16 23:35
One of the most often overlooked aspect of the continuationist and cessationist debate is over the legitimacy of the continuationist claim. In other words, are the charismatic phenomen… Read More
2023-08-10 15:49
In the Old Testament, the Feast caled Pentecost, or the Feast of Weeks, celebrated the beginning of the wheat harvest, then later, the giving of the Law to the People of Israel. It cel… Read More
2023-07-26 22:21
Many coninuationists, like Dr Wayne Garden referenced in the prior post, would affirm the completion of the Canon, the sufficiency of Scripture. But they, would argue, that cessationist's fa… Read More
2023-06-30 10:56
The prominent Southern Baptist continuationist scholar in his SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, says " We can define the sufficiency of Scripture as follo… Read More
2023-06-29 16:11
Recently at a church I attended one of the pastoral staff commissioned a team of youth leaving for a mission trip. He commissioned them based on something "God had told him," when … Read More
2023-06-26 01:52
I admit it: I grew up thinking charismatics were weird or worse lunatics, but after getting to know some of my Pentecostal brothers and sisters hearing their scriptural defense and… Read More
2023-04-09 22:15
It has become very common place among, so called evangelicals, to diminish the sufficiency (and by so doing) the inerrancy of scripture by claiming they receive private guidance i… Read More
2023-03-20 02:22
Recently I had a friend call me for counsel about a problem at their work. A few days later they called me to tell me that God had told them how to handle the matter, which was different fro… Read More
2023-03-08 20:45
After speaking on how to hear God's voice at a church where I was providing regular pulpit supply, an Elder contacted me the following week, furious about what I had said. "I can't believe w… Read More
Did Jesus Teach That His Followers Would Hear His Voice? Can Christians Hear The Voice Of God Part V
2023-03-04 03:27
Several Years ago, the speaker at a conference I attended related his experience with someone who believed in private revelations. While he was travelling to speak at yet a differ… Read More
2023-02-21 14:46
Many years ago, I visited my primary care physician about a medical problem. He examined me thoroughly, ran a battery of test and referred me to a specialist. After yet another thorough… Read More
2023-02-06 20:26
A friend of mine once told me how God told her whom she was to marry. When her car broke down on a traffic-circle near the Chrisian college campus she attended, she knew that a man, a fellow… Read More
2023-01-20 16:45
Have you ever had someone tell you that God had given them a message for you? Have you ever had someone tell you that God had told them to do something that seemed questionable or at odds wi… Read More
2023-01-16 15:09
One thing the January 6th hearing proved was that the Demonrat party is still very much afraid of Donald Trump. Unsurprisingly, the committee has spoken, accusing Donald Trump of insurrectio… Read More
2022-03-27 20:18
Josh Mc Dowell the nation's leading apologist was recently forced to step down from his ministry because of comments he made about race in the greater context of comments ab… Read More
2022-03-13 21:25
One of the things that has concerned me in the last few years has been the liberalization of evangelicalism. Don't misunderstand me I have never been one to say that Pastor's and teach… Read More
2022-01-31 16:03
Many woke evangelicals will argue that both the nation of Israel and the early church were communal societies, and that socialism is more aligned with a capitalistic view. In this the third… Read More
2022-01-07 22:01
A friend of mine, who is a Christian musician who was nationally prominent in the 1970's, wrote this on his Facebook page after then President Donald Trump issued his executive order on immi… Read More
2021-11-22 22:56
Why is Christianity Today silent about children confined and separated from their families at the border? What has any major Evangelical leader said about Mario Cuomo's negligenc… Read More
2021-03-02 00:24
Trump's speech at CPAC was a call to the Republican party to wake up. Among other things Trump attacked several Republican politicians who failed to support him during his term and after his… Read More
2021-01-23 18:03
Many of us were stunned by the sexual misconduct charges levied against world renowned evangelical Christian apologist last summer Ravi Zacharias. Upon hearing the charges my wife said, " it… Read More
2020-08-30 21:40
I actually felt sorry for the man: Joe Biden was standing there looking like a seminary student delivering his first sermon. He read it well. Had perfect cadence. Never stuttered. Seemed wel… Read More
2020-07-28 21:55
After the death of George Floyd and the riots that followed in Minneapolis and other places pastors around the country made statements to their congregations, many of whom were meeting remot… Read More
2020-07-11 01:13
A few days ago while driving home from work on my usual route I came across something that should be disturbing to every believer. One of the prominent churches on the North Side of Indianap… Read More
2020-06-26 00:19
Let's be clear: black lives matter. It is insensitive to replace the word "black" with another color to counter the point.While we recognize that black lives matter, I would propose to my Af… Read More
2020-03-28 22:00
Where would we be today if Donald Trump had not won the Republican nomination in 2016? Hillary Clinton or Ted Cruz would be President today. While "chilling on my couch" recently I was refle… Read More
2020-03-16 21:23
No one can deny that President Donald Trump's political opponents have done everything they can to destroy his Presidency, his business and his family. Nothing has worked. They have found it… Read More
2020-01-31 23:50
Here we go again. Football quarterback Aaron Rodgers recanted his faith this week. He is another of an increasing number of formerly popular Christian celebrities from recent decades who hav… Read More
2020-01-31 23:20
This week all around the world evangelical churches will participate in a Sadr feast that conflatesthe Jewish Feast of Passover with Christian Communion. Many will invite representativ… Read More
2020-01-18 17:00
The demonrats have no one who has the potential of beating Donald Trump in 2020. Forgive me if I gloat. They have not been in this situation since 1968 when it was clear early on that the Re… Read More
2019-12-31 17:22
My favorite television show is the old legal drama LAW AND ORDER -- the original, not any of the many spin offs from it. I still love watching the reruns. I can probably be diagnosed with an… Read More
2019-12-22 01:07
Last week's impeachment of PRESIDENT Donald J Trump gave the folk at CHRISTIANITY the opportunity they have been seeking for four years. In the modern vitriolic environment their departing e… Read More
2019-11-19 00:38
Many of my followers no there are two parts to this site the main site deals with both political and theological issues from a Conservative and Christian perspective. The site embedded in th… Read More
2019-10-17 01:08
Every President inherits unfinished business and sometimes boondoggles from their successor. Comparatively a 4 year Presidential term is short, even a President who serves two terms has less… Read More
2019-08-18 22:17
After a generation the seeker-driven church movement has failed to deliver on what it promised. It is a fad that has now officially fissiled. This became evident with Josh Harris's recent re… Read More
2019-07-21 21:09
Any one who has been around politics or journalism knows a "non-denial denial" when they hear it. Last week the President called out the anti-americanism of the four congresswomen who have l… Read More
2019-07-12 00:50
An African American friend of mine took offense at an earlier Samson's Jawbone post that I wrote in which I declared that Colin Kapernick's 2017 organized protest on football field… Read More
2019-06-17 21:43
Recently Robert Mueller issued yet another non-exhoneration-exhoneration of Donald Trump. Much like James Comey's July 2016 non-indictment-indictment of Hillary Clinton it was a duplicitous… Read More
2019-04-08 00:02
A woman in a congregation I served called me and made an appointment for "counseling." When she arrived she seemed to have a different agenda. She had been seeing a local "Christian counselo… Read More
2019-03-03 18:50
This week I received a Facebook message from a friend asking me what I thought about QAnon. Some of you may have seen the You Tube posts that supposedly explains how the election of Donald J… Read More
2019-02-17 22:43
Many years ago I pastored a small evangelical church outside of Vancouver, Washington. Like many small town church's the pastoral family's remuneration was stipendiary. When my wife an… Read More
2019-01-28 01:47
Evangelist Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of the late Reverend Billy Graham, says God has spoken to her. His message came to her through her experience as a cancer patient. She has drawn the con… Read More
2018-12-22 19:36
Is there a greater mystery or a more bizarre story than the birth of Christ?The greatest screen play could not weaved together a more complicated and dramatic plot. Many of us have heard it… Read More
2018-12-01 16:00
By David L. MinerI think it is time you examined what you reallybelieve. Let’s try an issue.Suppose you believe in evolution. After all, don’t the educational institutions of t… Read More
2018-11-03 16:24
Trump is right about birthright citizenship. In it's current iteration it is unconstitutional. I am neither a lawyer nor a constitution scholar, but I am a student of history and the Constit… Read More
2018-10-27 22:49
Once in a while an issue comes along that divides Bible believing Christians. Seldom are those issues theological. Most of us know false teaching when we hear it. The divides are usually mor… Read More
2018-10-15 14:11
No one is denying its sad. It is always sad when children are the victims of their parent's bad actions. As a Chaplain in a large public hospital everyday (no exaggeration) I get called to t… Read More
2018-10-07 00:29
By David L. Miner“God had a reason for putting you through that.” Almost everyone says this, and most believe it. But few actually think through these words. This is nothing m… Read More
2018-10-07 00:29
Samson's Jawbone: Bad Things: By David L. Miner “ God had a reason for putting you through that.” Almost everyone says this, and most believe it. But few actu Read More
2018-09-16 21:36
Most of what I know about the John Mc Cain funeral's my mother told me. She is a 93-year old widow of a World War 2 and Korean War Veteran and she watched most of the Mc Cain funeral. To her… Read More
2018-09-07 22:58
A recent comment by Pastor Andy Stanley as well as recent events, such as the moral fall of Pastor Bill Hybels of Willow Creek Church and the collapse of the leadership there lead me to writ… Read More
2018-08-18 01:18
Anyone whose ever gone canoeing knows how difficult it is to paddle up stream? Sometimes no matter how hard you work you get no where. Many of our evangelical institutions are organized and… Read More
2018-07-08 00:07
Samson's Jawbone: Is the Church Unhinged from the Old Testament.: This series of posts is in response to Pastor Andy Stanley's recent call for Christians to "unhinge themselves from the Old… Read More
2018-07-08 00:02
This series of posts is in response to Pastor Andy Stanley's recent call for Christians to "unhinge themselves from the Old Testament." I explained in the first installment "Does Grace… Read More
2018-06-25 00:43
Samson's Jawbone: Acrimony, Ambivalence or Action: A Christian Respo...: Once in a while an issue comes along that divides bible believing Christian. Seldom are those issues theological. Mos… Read More
2018-06-25 00:38
Once in a while an issue comes along that divides bible believing Christian. Seldom are those issues theological. Most of us know false teaching when we see it. They are usually moral or pol… Read More
2018-06-03 19:59
A few weeks ago I was disappointed in a statement made by Pastor Andy Stanley, who said, that Christians needed to "unhinge themselves from the Old Testament." While far from being heresy th… Read More
2018-06-03 19:52
Samson's Jawbone: Does Grace Unhinge Us from the Old Testament Makin...: A few weeks ago I was disappointed in a statement made by Pastor Andy Stanley, who said, that Christians needed to "u… Read More
2018-04-15 01:13
The regulation of FACEBOOK content is simply a red herring to achieve "net neutrality. Samson's Jawbone: Why Conservative Need to Support FACEBOOK: Some times I am baffled at how obtuse… Read More
2018-04-15 01:10
Some times I am baffled at how obtuse Republicans are, and how easily Conservatives can fall for a con. Conservative Republicans once again let the Democrats and the media distract them from… Read More
2018-03-10 21:43
Samson's Jawbone: The First Adam was a Capitalist, the Second Adam w...: Not long ago I was removed from an evangelical FACEBOOK page because of a comment I made to a prominent p… Read More
2018-03-10 21:41
Not long ago I was removed from an evangelical FACEBOOK page because of a comment I made to a prominent pastor who was in the same group. I stated that his view on the subject we… Read More
2018-02-03 00:55
It is now evident that some people working for the Department of Justice and the FBI conspired to exonerate one Presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, of serious ethical if not illegals act… Read More
2018-02-03 00:53
Samson's Jawbone: Memo Reveals the Need to Re-structure American Law...: It is now evident that some people working for the Department of Justice and the FBI conspired to exonerate one Pres… Read More
2018-01-16 00:57
Samson's Jawbone: "Rightly Handling" or "Rightly Dividing," which Tr...: An Elijah's Ax Head Commentary by Glenn A. Griffis Recently a FACEBOOK follower of mine responded to a comment that… Read More
2017-12-19 02:47
Samson's Jawbone: Why I Want Be Watching Football At Christmas: Glenn A. Griffis -- I am thankful for that my parents put little value in their children's athletic development. I, too, am gl… Read More
2017-12-19 02:46
Glenn A. Griffis -- I am thankful for that my parents put little value in their children's athletic development. I, too, am glad that while my wife and I put a greater emphasis on our childr… Read More
2017-12-06 01:07
Samson's Jawbone: Evolutions Dirty Little Seecret: by David L. Miner -- I think it is time you examined what you really believe. Let’s try an issue. Suppos… Read More
2017-12-06 01:04
by David L. Miner -- I think it is time you examined what you reallybelieve. Let’s try an issue.Suppose you believe in evolution. After all, don’t the educatio… Read More
2017-11-04 23:49
Samson's Jawbone: Thriving Amidst the Danger of Worship: by Glenn A. Griffis Some of the great worship events of scripture are substantially different from what the contemporary worship… Read More
2017-11-04 23:46
by Glenn A. GriffisSome of the great worship events of scripture are substantially different from what the contemporary worship movement brings to the church. In many biblical worship events… Read More
2017-10-19 22:49
Samson's Jawbone: Women’s Equal Rights in the Bible: by David L. Miner I have discovered in the past few years that there is a large group of men, along with a surprising numbe… Read More
2017-10-16 00:46
by David L. MinerI have discovered in the past few years that there is a large group of men, along with a surprising number of women, who hold to the view that women are junior members of Ch… Read More
2017-10-05 15:23
Samson's Jawbone: NFL: Can't You at Least Stand in Honor of the 59 W...: I have never been a football fan, but I occasionally enjoy a good game. There is nothing quite like a surprise comeba… Read More
2017-10-05 00:18
I have never been a football fan, but I occasionally enjoy a good game. There is nothing quite like a surprise comeback on the football field. Last year's Superbowl was amazing! The NFL was… Read More
2017-10-01 17:57
Samson's Jawbone: A SAMSON'S JAWBONE ANNOUNCEMENT: Dave Miner publis...: Jawbone Contributor Dave Miner has release his first Novel. Revolution The U.S financial system coll… Read More
2017-10-01 17:51
Jawbone Contributor Dave Miner has release his first Novel. RevolutionThe U.S financial system collapsesThe U.S. President surrenders the country under U.N. sovereignty.Martial Law is d… Read More
2017-09-13 23:57
Since President Trump rescinded the Obama executive order giving federal benefits to children of illegal aliens once again many in the church have promoted a false view of what the Bible say… Read More
2017-09-13 23:54
Samson's Jawbone: How Should A Christian React to Trump's DACA resci...: Since President Trump rescinded the Obama executive order giving federal benefits to children of illegal aliens once… Read More
2017-08-16 22:03
Samson's Jawbone: The Memory of My Distant Cousin Brings Value to th...: The nation watched in horror this weekend as a perverse, angry, bigoted, ignominious white supremacist drove his vehi… Read More
2017-08-16 21:59
The nation watched in horror this weekend as a perverse, angry, bigoted, ignominious white supremacist drove his vehicle into a crowd of liberal ANTIFA demonstrators, killing mercilessly a b… Read More
2017-07-18 19:55
During the 2016 election cycle Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz was asked the difference between liberal and socialist. She was unable to answer. Dave Miner answe… Read More
2017-07-17 21:10
By David L. MinerSome people believe Socialism is good. Others think Democrats are good. They both point to the same benefits and the same beliefs.Some people believe that Liberals and Democ… Read More
2017-07-05 17:50
Samson's Jawbone: Is There Healing in the Atonement: Elisha's Ax Head: Correcting Biblical Misconceptions by Glenn A. Griffis As a chaplain in a large metropolitan hospital I pray for … Read More
2017-06-21 14:48
Samson's Jawbone: Is Standing For the National Anthem Idolatry?: By David L. Miner and Glenn A. Griffis Recently, we have been hearing reports of conservative Christians and even evangel… Read More
2017-06-21 14:42
By David L. Miner and Glenn A. GriffisRecently, we have been hearing reports of conservative Christians and even evangelical leaders, implying that patriotism, and especially the nationalism… Read More
2017-06-07 15:54
Samson's Jawbone: Trump, Russia, Congress and the Media: Does an Unt...: by Glenn A. Griffis. On May 31, 2005 a great mystery was solved. As many students of politics and history had lon… Read More
2017-06-07 15:51
by Glenn A. Griffis.On May 31, 2005 a great mystery was solved. As many students of politics and history had long suspected Mark A. Felt was, Deep Throat. He was the secret source of infor… Read More
2017-05-15 18:16
Samson's Jawbone: Morality?: By David L.Miner Last week, there was yet another headline about yet another teacher getting sexually involved with yet another stud Read More
2017-05-15 18:11
By David L.MinerLast week, there was yet another headline about yet another teacher getting sexually involved with yet another student. I am getting a little tired of all the supposed moral… Read More
2017-05-03 18:25
Samson's Jawbone: Jesus' Descent Into Hell Another Easter Myth: Glenn A. Griffis -- Elijah's Axehead: Correcting Common Biblical Misconceptions This recent Holy Week my Facebook news feed… Read More
2017-04-04 17:36
Samson's Jawbone: The Secularization of Easter and the Myth of God's...: Elisah's Axehead: Correcting Biblical Misconceptions by Glenn A. Griffis I was once interviewed by a pastoral s… Read More
2017-03-27 04:46
No better outcome for Trump then the defeat of AHCA. He is now driving the train. Samson's Jawbone: Ryancare's Defeat A Definite Win for Trump: Estab...: Many of my friends and family s… Read More
2017-03-27 04:45
Many of my friends and family sent me frustrated and even panicked messages Friday after Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the American Health Care Act without a vote. Many people thought it was over… Read More
2017-03-14 20:00
Samson's Jawbone: Your Moral World View: by David L. Miner. -- You probably believe that God created all people equal. Yet you most likely believe in spending tax dollars to Read More
2017-03-14 15:38
by David L. Miner. -- You probably believe that God created all people equal. Yet you most likely believe in spending tax dollars to help the less fortunate in their homes, schools, college… Read More
2017-02-28 18:11
Samson's Jawbone: Was First Lord's Supper A Sadr Meal?: by Glenn A. Griffis For several years I pastored a church that had a Maunday Thursday service instead of a Good Friday service du… Read More
2017-02-28 18:00
by Glenn A. GriffisFor several years I pastored a church that had a Maunday Thursday service instead of a Good Friday service during Holy Week. Maunday Thursday, the Thursday of Holy Week ce… Read More
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