By Dave Miller, on April 11th, 2011
“Scripture is like a river, broad and deep, shallow enough here for lambs to go wading, but deep enough there for an elephant to float.” –Gregory Dialogus
Before I get into the first of three types of Pickers identified in the first part of this series, I want to make something perfectly clear to [...]
By Dave Miller, on April 6th, 2011
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, – Colossians 3:16a
Who are the American Pickers?
The ones I’m referring to don’t have a show on History Channel, though their names could be Mike or Frank. The American Pickers I’m referring to are the greatest threat to Christianity [...]
By Dave Miller, on December 16th, 2009
We now continue the Q & A on Biblical Discernment. I hope you’ve studied; there is a test at the end. Seriously!
Q. How and when should biblical discernment skills be used?
A. Let’s take the last part of the question first. When should discernment skills be used?
The most important times that they can be used is [...]
By Dave Miller, on December 12th, 2009
I’ve mentioned before how the attribute of discernment is sorely lacking among many Christians, and that reading the Bible is the best way to develop discernment skills. As is my habit, I’ll start this Q&A with an A.
A. Discernment is the most important skill that a Christian can have. Having it is partially a gift, [...]
By Dave Miller, on November 13th, 2009
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. – James 3:13
In the book of Proverbs, Wisdom is personified as a woman calling out to the young and the naïve people in the streets. She reaches out her hands [...]