Life in New Sodom
The two men [angels] said to Lot, “Do you have anyone else here—sons-in-law, sons or daughters, or anyone else in the city who belongs to you? Get them out of here, because we are going to destroy this place. The outcry to...
Peddling the Gospel: An Affront to the Cross
Peddling the Gospel for profit is not new, It was going on even in the Apostle Paul’s time. But then or now, it is wrong because the truth is free.
Are We to Be Victims or Victors?
It’s in the air. It’s everywhere. It’s the mentality of victimhood. Racial groups and ethnicities, the well-established, the wealthy and the poor – many are feeling themselves victimized. Seems like everywhere we turn someone is feeling oppressed by...
Forgiveness for Murder, by David Berkowitz – ‘Son of Sam’ now ‘Son of Hope’
Faith Underground recently did two articles with David Berkowitz, formerly the “Son of Sam,” and by God’s grace now known as the “Son of Hope.” We received an overwhelmingly positive response from our readers. Though our site is intended primarily for the edification...
Christians and Government: In God, not ‘Caesar,’ We Must Trust
We are called in Romans to be obedient to the governing authorities under which we live. And, of course, implicit in this teaching of Scripture is that we are not to commit sin in the course of this obedience. We may not act contrary to the Spirit within us, as we...
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman Says “I’ve had a great life, and it’s not over — we’re not done!”
Chris Hillman’s new memoir, Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito Brother, and Beyond, is an adventure of relentless activity through what is certainly the most fascinating period of American music history. It never lets up or allows for boredom. He’s a great...
Meekness: How Can We Be Meek In This World?
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. [Colossians 3:12] In a recent study of Colossians, I stumbled on one quality that as God's "chosen ones" we are to clothe ourselves in: meekness....
Is Your Faith in a Box?
We come to faith as individuals, with our own set of life situations, circumstances and preferences. These “elements,” let’s call them, comprise the externals of our lives, but they must never be allowed to define our faith. These elements make up who we are –...
Far More than Rehabilitation, Salvation Gave ‘Son of Sam’ David Berkowitz New Life
David Berkowitz has kept a spiritual journal for 22 years, chronicling his journey as “Son of Hope.”