Does truth matter to you? It’s a simple enough question but notice I’m not asking if your truth matters to you. Obviously, “your truth” matters to you, but here I’m talking about objective truth. The truth of reality. It’s not a philosophical abstraction, either. We live in a culture that has embraced relative truth. That is, “it’s true for me, but not for you”. What kind of ridiculous nonsense is that? When I go to the doctor and he orders a […]
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What “The Bleating Lion” Is All About
The Bleating Lion is an expression of my faith. It’s my blog about life in the early 21st century in North America from the perspective of a Christian, middle-aged white guy. (Check out my “About Me” page). Why even mention that? Doesn’t it set a rather negative or contentious tone from the start? Not in my opinion. It’s the truth – I’m a Christian, I’m 60 years old now (2024), I’m Caucasian, and I’m a man. […]
Why “The Bleating Lion?”
Jesus Christ is Lord. He is the Lion of Judah. But He is not a tame lion. Today, so many people reduce our Lord to little more than an acquaintance, a friend with whom one can high-five after work on a Friday afternoon, a cosmic Santa Claus, or any other person wholly unworthy of authentic worship. Bottom line, an idol. In reality, our Lord reigns supreme. This same Lord graciously condescended to come to earth, […]
