CrossTalk – On the Web with Randy

Recently I asked if we are we “living in the Land of Promise or Lost in America.” (See here)  Lately it feels like the people of God have forgotten the promise and America is in the wilderness. God acted with intent in liberating the Jews from Egypt.  God acted with intent at the Cross liberating [...]

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I received a particularly troubling message that requires a comment. It shows how darkened some people’s understanding of the Bible can be. It also reveals how confused some Christians are about God’s love for Israel and the Jewish people. Some church folk would even accuse a new believer of idolatry if they fell in love [...]

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After 40 years of wandering around in the desert, the children of Israel were finally circling the landing strip. They were almost ready to enter the Promised Land. Moses was weary and nearing the end of his 120 year life. His journey had taken him from a basket of crocodile bait as an abandoned baby [...]

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I’m rather embarrassed. Yesterday I was sort of overwhelmed. I took my wife out to breakfast so I could relax with my best friend instead of thinking about the array of pressing demands. I told her that when I grow up I want to be sock monkey. Sock monkeys are cute. They have no obligations. [...]

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Do you get tired of unending problems? Do sky-rocketing debt, futile wars, earthquakes, epidemics, political intrigue, and violent terrorism fill your thoughts? Are you fed up with finger-pointing and perpetual blame? It’s Barack Obama’s fault. It’s George W. Bush’s fault. It’s Israel’s fault. It’s those pesky Palestinians. It’s Wall Street. It’s big business. It’s healthcare. [...]

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