Marian Devotion and the Coming Second Wave of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal
As some of you may have noticed from my Facebook page, I frequently post articles from First Things, the preeminent journal of Roman Catholic…
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The Charismatic Leaders Consultation, 2020
This years Charismatic Leaders Fellowship Conference, now called “consultation,” (CLC) was held in Augusta Georgis, February 24-27. Yearly, this group of Charismatic leaders meets…
Personally combating the coronavirus
Several Christian pastors are calling for united prayers to stop the coming coronavirus pandemic. That seems like a good thing to do, although my…
The Wrath of God in the Present Sunni Shia War: A Pentecostal Perspective
This blog posting examines a theologically unpopular and neglected topic: the wrath of God. It also suggests how the mercy of God flowers once…
Quantum Physics, the Meltdown of Realist Materialism and Its Significance for Christian Theology
The Discovery of the idealist basis of the universe[1] In the nineteenth century, just when Christian realism and secular materialism were most influential,…
The Blessings of a Flat Tire
Most of you know that I am a Christian historian/theologian. But few of you know that my wife is a fine novelist and non-fictions…
Interceding for the Islamic Peoples
Hi FB friends. Here is the link to the YouTube video on my presentation “Interceding for the Islamic Peoples,” which I gave at Sunnyside…
The age of liberal fascism is upon us!
The age of liberal fascism is upon us! Unless the Lord sends revival the world our grandchildren will live in will be an Owellian…
Donald the Dishonorable: On the Spiritual Damage of the Trump Presidency
Donald the Dishonorable: On the Spiritual Damage of the Trump Presidency by William DeArteaga Many Christians voted for Trump with high expectations that he…
The Myth of the Pagan Origins of Christmas
The historical trajectory of Christmas observance reveals a complex interplay of religious doctrine, cultural adaptation, and scholarly debate. Early in its development, the holiday…
The Spiritual Decline and Fall of the Republican Party: Is it time to form a Christian Center party?
Note: This is a spiritual blog on a political issue. It deals with the spiritual decline of the Republican Party. It has been the most…
SAM SHOEMAKER AND THE FOUNDING OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
INTRODUCTION: Drop by most American churches on a mid-week night and one is most likely to find a “12 step” group in session. The…