By David Faust At first glance Psalm 14:1 sounds like a slap in the face to atheists: “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” Something in me likes that verse—even finds smug satisfaction in it. “Take that, you hard-hearted philosophy professor spouting faith-killing theories in your Ivy League lecture hall! Wipe that […]
In the World: January 15, 2012
By Christy Barritt Ohio Amish Attacked Several Amish living in eastern Ohio suffered attacks this past fall. Their hair and beards were forcibly cut with scissors or battery-operated clippers. Cutting an Amish man’s beard is degrading and insulting to Amish people, who believe the Bible instructs women to grow their hair long and men […]
History at the crossroads
Another Look by David Faust We stand at a crossroads every day. Each sunrise confronts us anew with Joshua’s challenge: “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15). If you doubt the importance of personal choices, turn back the pages of the calendar and notice how decisions made in the past still […]
The purpose of art part 13: in retrospect
Christians and Culture by Dr. Charlie W. Starr In my previous 12 columns I’ve taken us through a solid primer on how Christians should approach the arts. If you missed an issue, you can find it at lookoutmag.com, or on my website (www.charliewstarr.com). I’m concluding the series with a review of some of the important […]
Joseph shows character – The Uniform Lesson for January 1
By Sam E. Stone Someone said, “Character is what a person does in the dark.” Another observed, “Character is what you do when you know no one will find out.” Both descriptions apply to Joseph. In last month’s lessons we studied Abraham. We saw the fulfillment of God’s promise to send the Savior through his […]
