Month: May 2020
I Am Tired
Sometimes these posts are well-thought out, well-researched pieces on topics relevant to the day or Church History. Sometimes I just have to let down the curtain and be real. Jonathan David Faulkner Dear Readers,...
When Life was not solely tied to economics
In the economy of the ancient world one’s well being was not so tied to the economy as it was to their group structures. Jonathan Faulkner The Fallacy of Presentism teaches us to view historical...
Being “Non Essential” is our Place in the World.
The World’s Posture towards us Should Not Surprise Us. One of the great lessons that we learn in this world is that evil is inherently self-destructive. Passages like Romans 1:18-32 are examples of Biblical...
It Is Time to Throw Out the Conflict Thesis
The problem with some forms of revisionist history is that it revises the truth instead of correcting error. The Conflict Thesis of Christianity and Science is one such example.
The Seven Guiding Values Series Part 1: “A Culture of Believing Prayer and Intercession” 1 Tim. 2:1-5
#ICYMI: We began a new series yesterday at FCCBC entitled: “The Seven Guiding Values of the CCCC” with value 1: “A Culture of Believing Prayer and Intercession.” from 1st Timothy 2:1-5. We talked...
Memento Mori: In Loving Memory of Chris Valdenar
“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” – Proverbs 18:34 Jonathan David Faulkner This post is in memory of Chris D....
Faith, Fear and Reopening Our Churches
Some have said we need to step out on faith that God will protect us from the Virus. And we do, the problem is we should not expose the sheep to the wolves and...
What On Earth Is Happening Anyway? 2 Timothy 3:1-17
My sermon from First Congregational Church of Buffalo Center Iowa on 2 Timothy 3:1-17. What on Earth is Happening Anyway? We pray you are blessed and encouraged by this sermon to be bold...
Why We Do Not Just Fling the Doors Open
Even if the rest of the world wants to throw the doors open and abandon caution, we as Christians have a long history of applying wisdom to situations just like this, one we need...