Author Archives: Plymothian

I think of good Bible teaching as building a reference system.  The Bible is studied systematically and in its entirety from the cradle to the grave.  It forms a filing cabinet of all the scenarios that God deals with and … Continue reading →

It seems like we don’t value the Bible much in Christian practice.  It’s lost its place as the source of what we do and become a reference book that we refer to when we’re done.  Our Bible curriculum in schools … Continue reading →

As an objection to Christian education, I hear that parents want their children to be salt and light in the public schools.  In Matthew 5 Jesus tells his audience to be involved in the world so that the salt and … Continue reading →

Why should God prove himself?  Is it really true that God is under some kind of obligation to make himself known?  In what ways might a person be satisfied?  Jesus pointed out that we have accurate accounts of Moses and … Continue reading →

Jesus Is Our Model Teacher Jesus is our example of the perfect teacher.  Jesus taught the truth in many ways.  He told parables and used allegory to illustrate deep truths (Luke 15: 1-7).  Jesus entered into dialog with his disciples using … Continue reading →

The following editorial was published in the Chicago tribune on November 29th.  John Kass explains that the reasons given for excluding advertising for The Nativity Story at the Christkindlmarket in Chicago:And lo, City Hall ordered the heralds to cry the … Continue reading →

Shh!  Don’t tell my mother, but I am planning to use her in an experiment with students at Northwest Christian Academy in Lake Zurich, Illinois. She’s coming to Chicago from Plymouth, UK this Thursday and I’m very excited.  The experiment will involve working in … Continue reading →

Why Comcast chose a Buddhist Monk instead of a Christian Priest.Embracing the Core Values of ComcastOur company, reputation, and true success are founded on the following core values:Ethics – We will be true to the highest standards of honesty, fairness, … Continue reading →

I know that a lot of people in Christendom are careful about what they read.  I am, too.  I don’t pick up a copy of Playboy each week to understand how Hugh Hefner is influencing the world for Hedonism.  I … Continue reading →

I think the Smiths covered a song by Cilla Black about work being a four letter word:Loving you is driving me crazy People say that you were born lazy‘Cause you say that Work Is A Four-Letter Word My Dad used to forbid the … Continue reading →