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I n part 1 we saw that culture cannot change the word of God. Instead, it meets the needs of every culture. God’s word lives and abides forever (1 Pet. 1:23). Culture is always changing, but God’s word remains the same. Even though the current culture cannot override God’s standard, it does have an impact on how we obey God’s law. Culture does impact the way a Christian applies God’s word. A good example of this is found in the…

There are few things more unpredictable and unstable than the ocean. In just minutes, it can change drastically. An earthquake may trigger a tsunami, storms can stir violent waves, and the tides shift daily because of the moon. The sea is restless because so many external forces affect it. This is the picture James is painting in James 1:6. When speaking about prayer, he writes, “But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is…

When I graduated from high school I had no doubt about what was considered popular. As a teenager I was “plugged in” to what pop culture had determined as the standard for what was acceptable dress, entertainment, communication, and behavior. As a naive adolescent I was shocked with how quickly new fads replaced my generation’s code of cool. As each year passed my favorites became old favorites. Undeniably we live in a world where culture is always changing and it’s…

Spring is a beautiful time of year. The earth awakens from its winter slumber, and life returns to what was once dormant. Trees turn green, flowers begin to bloom, and many begin preparing their spring gardens. Along with all the excitement this season brings, there is another simple delight: it is time to go fishing. Arguably, spring is one of the best times to catch fish. There is something special about waking up on a crisp spring morning, heading to…