The Chaplain's Chair

What does it mean to “live as a Christian?” We hear that question asked all the time. And we hear various answers, too. Many of them erroneous. I read recently on a meme something to the effect of “I don’t reject Jesus’ teachings, I just can’t accept the behavior of those who profess to be living them, but aren’t.” That can seem to be a scathing indictment for those who truly DON’T understand what the Bible says about most things, but embrace what they have told the Bible says, without looking at it themselves. The next two podcasts will examine this question.

The apostle Paul—anointed by the Lord Jesus Himself in Acts chapter 9 as His “Chosen vessel”—was very familiar with this question. Paul could be counted on to instruct new Christians on how to apply their faith and how important it was to reflect Christ’s character, in particular as a testimony to those we seek to reach.

Modern theologians call this “practical theology,” or defining how it is we are supposed to apply the teachings of the Christian faith and manifest them in our own lives. So, I want us to take some stock of our lives and consider the magnitude of the faith walk God has set us on.

Welcome to The Chaplain’s Chair, a thought-provoking podcast about religion, faith, family, and yes, even some politics sprinkled in from time-to-time. Chaplain care is soul care. And caring for your soul starts with telling you the truth. We live in a world of swirling ideas and conflicting values, gossip, lies, and half-truth, coming at us from every direction: the media, internet, Hollywood, radio, and even our phones. In these times it can be difficult to discern what the truth is. And with each passing day we are losing voices willing to tell it.

Our liberty comes from God. The prophet Isaiah said “Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty.” If we are losing our liberty, it’s fair to ask if our nation has rejected the “Spirit of the Lord.” In this Independence Day, don’t ask for a King, don’t ask for a government, ask for the Spirit of the Lord to impact the hearts of men. Preach liberty to the captives—those who DON’T know Christ. Preach Christ. Leave America to the will of God.

Ann did what she thought was right. But they didn't tell her about the guilt, shame, and estrangement from God she would feel. She took her broken soul to the only place where she could find forgiveness: the Cross of Christ. It was here she was delivered from the pain and guilt. It was here she found peace with God. You can find the same peace. Let her story bless you.

God is the giver of life. Life is His precious gift. Man's deliberate interference with that blessing, and terminating a life that began with God, should be called exactly what it is: murder. Because that's what the Bible calls it.

The question of abortion is an ethical one, not a scientific one. Science agrees with the Bible--life begins at conception. But WHEN does that life have value? And who determines it? God? The individual? Something else? Hear my perspective and exchange with some who disagree.

Life, when does it begin? 

The Bible tells us about lies...and gives us the truth. The Bible tells us about two sources of information—information that has its origin in God’s revelation to us, and information meant to deceive us and turn us away from God’s revelation, which would be Satanic in origin. That’s it. Two sources. In our "information age" we need to be certain of the purity of the information we receive to ensure of its origin. And no one likes a liar...

The Bible tells us about lies. The Bible tells us about two sources of information—information that has its origin in God’s revelation to us, and information meant to deceive us and turn us away from God’s revelation, which would be Satanic in origin. That’s it. Two sources. In our "information age" we need to be certain of the purity of the information we receive to ensure of its origin. And no one likes a liar...

The Bible is God's revelation to man--to ALL men. It was intended to be understood. Think of the Bible as God's conversation with YOU. This podcast presents some basic approaches to understanding the Word of God as it was intended--as God's love letter to humanity. God, through His Holy Spirit, reveals, inspires, and illuminates His message to all of us. It's not just for the "scholars," it's meant for YOU.