Most of us know the story in Judges 12. The Gileadites, under the able command of Jephthah, defeated the Ephraimites. As the men of Ephraim — who looked just like men from Gilead — tried to escape across the fords of Jordan, the Gileadites devised a way to spot them. They stopped each man and [...]
More questions are coming in. You can post yours at tentpegsquestion@yahoo.com and I will eventually get to it. Before I tackle today’s relatively simple one, here’s a heads up: those who wanted a glimpse at our "Imagine Christmas" show and, especially, the song Josh sang and I played guitar on, YouTube has it up. You [...]
Hey, two in one day! And some people aren’t even blogging this week. If you have a question, fire it over to tentpegsquestion@yahoo.com and I’ll get it into the queue. Jesus knew that he would be betrayed by Judas. If we’re given choices, what if Judas had chosen NOT to betray Jesus? What if he [...]
I sense a theme coursing through these questions. Here’s another variation: How do I find you through all these people who think they know you so well when what they say and do reveals more of what they think than it does you? Following any human being is a pretty bad idea. Paul said to [...]
Here’s one that’s related to earlier questions: Why didn’t God design things so that we would have more of directinteraction with Him? Some might say ‘I already have direct interaction,through prayer’, but that’s not what I mean — that is subject to eachperson’s interpretation. Could be God, could be a really spicy lunch. Eventhe early [...]
To understand why my family has served for hundreds of years, and to understand why I hold our soldiers and Marines in such high esteem, read this: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071223/ap_on_re_us/saving_ala_a [NOTE: I am stepping away from the questions for two or three days. In its place I want you to read a short column by Richard [...]
[Questions are submitted at tentpegsquestion@yahoo.com] Why am I unable to have a child, regardless of how long I’ve prayed for one? I see people who don’t care for their children having baby after baby — some who are neglected or abused, others who are placed into the "system." All the while, I am barren and [...]
This one appears from time to time: I have a question, Patrick. "How can followers of Christ be involved in or even support the wars of this nation when Christ is so adamant about our way being the way of the cross? I’ve yet to hear a compelling argument from Christ’s life and teachings (or [...]
I’ve received several variations of this question: Does God have a specific plan for my life? The answer to this question is an absolute, unqualified "YES!" But…it probably isn’t the kind of plan you have in mind. I can remember when my daughter was beginning the process of deciding which college to go to. When [...]
The questions keep coming at tentpegsquestion@yahoo.com so this one had to show up sooner or later. I’ll don my flame resistant Kevlar, Marine Corps style-helmet, and warn my server that there will be incoming shortly. How should one address the sin of homosexuality? I really do believe they are born that way-with opposite attractions. I [...]