Differing Things

The One Great requirement of the Word is grounded on the fact that it is "the Word of Truth." This fact is so stated in 2 Timothy 2:15 to imply that, unless the Word is thus tightly divided, we shall not get "truth;" and that we shall get its truth only in proportion to the measure in which we divide it rightly/correctly.

Recently, a great debate has been raging in the United Kingdom's Parlaiment about Euthanasia and assisted suicide. This debate has also begun within churches throughout western democracies. Christians can sometimes be lured into supporting assisted suicide and euthanasia, believing that it is compassionate. But what does the Bible say about this?

January 1,2025 brought horrific tragedy and immense heartache to many people in the New Orleans area. What purpose does profound suffering have? Why does suffering even have to occur? Does God have an answer to suffering? Today's Differing Things will look at these very profound questions.

Psalm 71 is a lesson on how to grow old and remain productive! Since the vast majority of us want to grow old it is important to consider the lessons it gives us. As a New Year approaches let us give ourselves a gift, the gift of heeding the Biblical lessons we should all learn.

When we delve into the heart of Christmas, we find three major themes that radiate through the birth of our Savior: hope, love, and joy! These pillars of the Christmas message are not merely sentiments we casually talk about, but powerful gifts that can transform our lives! Do not forget to follow us, leave a comment, and give us a like!

In 1865, William C. Dix wrote the Christmas Carol What Child is This. In 1871 it was set to the tune of Greensleeves a traditional English folk song. The lyrics of this song prompt us to contemplate the identity, the person, and work of the baby in the manger. Is this child truly a holy infant or a mere holiday infant? In Galatians 4:4-5 the Apostle Paul answers these questions for us> Do not forget to follow us and leave your comments!

What is the goal of education? In today's world there is a fierce debate in Western societies about education. How does the Bible present the education of young people? As we approach 2025 this topic is critical in determining the direction our societies will take. Do not forget to give us a like, and remember to follow us, so that you never miss an episode of the Differing Things Podcast!

Many people find the holiday season a joyous time to spend with family and friends. It is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. Unfortunately, many individuals dealing with mental illness finds the holidays as a time of depression and despair. Often, they are lonely, depressed and overwhelmed. What is our responsibilities to these individuals? Guest Scott Morton discusses with our host Bill Petri this very timely subject.

A central part of Thanksgiving Day in the USA centers around the dinner table. Just how important are dinner settings to those who are on the fringes of society. Today Differing Things will look at the importance of such settings to the most broken of humanity. Please make sure to give us a like and share this topic with your friends and family! Do not forget to give us a like and to follow us!

The Bible supports anarchy. Not in the common sense of disorder, but in the sense of an-arche: no authority, no domination. This an-arche is antinationalist, antihuman government. Christians need to seriously consider this idea of an-arche and look at the Biblical texts and not reject anarchy as a political option, for it is the closest to Biblical thinking! This Differing Things will really challenge your preconceptions!