Posts by Andy Rupert
Why the Downward Spiral?
Andy Rupert Have you ever read the Book of Judges in the Bible? It is a sad departure from the victorious Book of Joshua. For some strange reason, the Israelites turned away from the very One who gave them so many victories just a few years before. The book ends with a scene that would…
Read MoreLegalize Marijuana? A Christian’s Perspective
Andy Rupert In November, 2015, Ohio voted on an important state constitutional amendment that among other things would legalize marijuana for individuals and setup a monopoly for a single company to produce the drug in ten Ohio counties. You can read the proposed amendment here. The amendment went down to defeat, but more because most…
Read MoreThe Helmet of Salvation
Andy Rupert During first-century battles, “the Roman soldier wore a bronze helmet equipped with cheek pieces. The helmet was a heavy decorative and expensive item which had an inside lining of felt or sponge which made the weight bearable. Nothing short of an axe or hammer could pierce a heavy helmet” (Reinecker and Rogers 542).…
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