Global apologetics is a relatively new methodology of approaching the major world religions and presenting a Christian apologetic so that it is understandable to their assumptions and in their context. 

Recent events in Boston, MA and West, TX have reminded us of a stark reality: we cannot escape crisis situations. Although unable to avoid them, we can learn to lead people through them. In fact, dark, difficult times may be the moments when leadership is needed the most.

Once in a great while someone will ask me, "Do you know how I can be saved?" or "Do you know how I can receive eternal life?" Not often, but it does happen. And when it does, I'm always thankful that the Lord has provided a clear opportunity to proclaim the truth of His Son.

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That night the Lord said to Gideon, Take your father's bull, the second bull seven years old, and pull down the altar of Baal that your father has and cut down the Asherah [symbol of the goddess Asherah] that is beside it; and build an altar to the Lord your God on top of this stronghold with stones laid in proper order. --Judges 6:25-26

Former Education Sec. Bill Bennett said the most important thing about a school was its ethos. He meant the prevailing character of the school as an institution. That word also applies to the Obama administration, or any administration.

Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. (Mark 13:33)

 

Recommended Reading: Titus 2:11-14

Politicians accuse each other of failure, which is to be expected. Each side has their "narrative," and the truth often loses out (although I am thankful for the honest and courageous ones who do speak the truth).

Last Friday, I had the privilege of hosting the Chick-fil-a Leadercast, along with my friend, Tripp Crosby. All the speakers were outstanding. But something Jack Welch said really stood out to me.

What's the old saying? It's not paranoia if they're really out to get you.

By Regina Mixon

May 20, 2013

Imagine this...there is a large boat in the water containing 15-20 people.  Each person has his own oar and is totally in sync with the others in the boat: rowing towards the shore, focused towards reaching their desired destination.  Suddenly one of the people fall overboard; the others continue to row not realizing that a man is overboard.

By Walter Williams

May 20, 2013

Brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who are accused of setting the bombs that exploded at the Boston Marathon, attended the University of Massachusetts. Maybe they hated our nation before college, but if you want lessons on hating America, college attendance might be a good start. Let's look at it.

By Thomas Sowell

May 20, 2013

There can be honest differences of opinion on many subjects. But there can also be dishonest differences. Last week's testimony under oath about events in Benghazi on September 11, 2012 makes painfully clear that what the Obama administration told the American people about those events were lies out of whole cloth.

By Star Parker

May 20, 2013

With the convictions in the case against abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell - three counts of murdering live babies and one count of involuntary manslaughter - abortion is back in the national discussion.

A hater is someone that is jealous and envious and spends all their time trying to make you look small so they can look tall. They are very negative people. Nothing is ever good enough! When you make your mark, you will always attract some haters... That's why you have to be careful who you share your blessings and your dreams with because some folk can't handle seeing you blessed... It's dangerous to be like somebody else.

By Rick Warren

May 20, 2013

New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg has become an interesting urban social engineer. In 2012 alone, he pumped nearly 2.5 million dollars of his own money to help legalize same-sex marriage in the state of Maryland. Needless to say, he has become a formidable foe to traditional family values.

In an exclusive interview with The Brody File, CBS Investigative Reporter Sharyl Attkisson says that when it comes to reporting on the Benghazi controversy, she believes that "some in the media were not as curious as I think naturally journalists ought to be." She goes on to say that, ""The media's not always consistent in the vigor that they use to pursue a given topic."

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In His Presence: Ephesians 6:10-17

"If God were your Father, you would love me, for I proceeded forth and have come from God . . . He sent Me. Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot hear My word. You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies"(John 8:42-44).

Matthew 5:23-24

When we develop friendships, we intend for them to last. But since two fallen human beings are involved, occasional hurt feelings and unmet expectations are likely. If one or both people simply ignore the affront, the relationship can be damaged. Repairing a troubled friendship requires humility to admit our faults, effort to fix the problem, and time. But the reward is a renewed connection with a valued companion.

Paul once wrote, "For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary the one to the other; so that ye can not do the things that ye would" (Galatians 5:17). 

And so, you graduate. The Seminary Lawn is filled with hundreds of graduates, faculty, family, and friends. Everyone is playing his or her part. Parents are proud, spouses are glad, friends are happy, and a good number of infants are hungry. The faculty is feeling old and the graduates are feeling wise. 

I believe God is using every event in your life to prepare you for something incredible. The good, the bad. The highs, the lows. The victories and the defeats. It's all part of His divine strategy. 

So let me see if The Brody File understands this correctly: The Senate's Gang of Eight immigration reform bill is called the, "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act." Nice title. Now, we noticed that the words "Border Security" come first in the title, thus making us think how actual border security would be the priority. How naïve of us.

Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

-John 13:13

He (the Spirit) will never lead you contrary to the Word of God. I hear people saying, "The Lord led me to do this. . . . The Lord told me thus and so . . . " 

John 10:1-11

While there are many religions, there is only one way to heaven. Jesus clearly states that "no one comes to the Father but through Me" (John 14:6). He used several picturesque descriptions to emphasize this point--He called Himself the way (14:6), the door (10:9), the living bread (6:51), and the good shepherd (10:11).