Dan Delzell

Christian Post Contributor

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Jan 24, 2016
3 Characters, 3 Lessons From the Parable of the Prodigal Son
Jesus knew just how to address the needs of everyone, from the rebel on the run, to the person dripping with self-righteousness. And whenever the Lord told a parable, it spoke to a variety of situations and a wide spectrum of people. Jesus wanted everyone to know how much we all have to learn about the kingdom of God.
Jan 19, 2016
The Importance of Knowing You Were Created
Imagine a robot gaining self-awareness and actually grasping the fact that it was created by someone. Only in the movies, right? Actually, yes. It's pure fiction. Robots will never have such awareness because robots do not have a soul. You can program a robot to say, "I know I was created," but you cannot actually create self-awareness for a robot. Such a feat is impossible.
Jan 17, 2016
Does Evolution Require More Faith Than Christianity?
"Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (Heb. 11:1) Most people recognize this text of Scripture. Christianity, however, isn't the only worldview which requires faith.
Jan 3, 2016
Would Any Famous Person Suffer for You?
Americans love their celebrities. It's ingrained in us it seems from very early on. Actors, athletes, and musicians are continually lifted up to an almost godlike status in our culture. This is especially true for those celebrities who are at the pinnacle of their profession.
Dec 25, 2015
Everlasting Life Under the Christmas Tree
Man is on a quest, and it goes far beyond the fictional fantasy of "Star Wars." I am talking about something real and eternal. And everybody wants it.
Dec 20, 2015
Political Correctness Is A Symptom of Something Far Worse: Spiritual Psychosis
You may think that not correctly labelling the San Bernardino massacre as "Islamic terrorism" is simply wrong-headed in the name of political correctness. Something far worse is going on here. A fog has set in, and we live in a day of spiritual psychosis.
Dec 18, 2015
An Open Letter to Brad Pitt at Christmas
It's almost Christmas and millions of Christians are preparing to celebrate what took place in Bethlehem 2000 years ago. Unfortunately, Brad Pitt isn't one of them.
Dec 14, 2015
Does Your Life Resemble Advent or Mardi Gras?
The season of Advent promotes spiritual preparation and a holy focus upon things that have eternal relevance. At the other end of the spectrum, Mardi Gras promotes living for the moment by diving into any carnal desires which seem appealing. Two different ways to approach life, and two different ways to die.
Dec 8, 2015
New York Daily News: God Already Fixed This
Why did the editors of The New York Daily News develop a sudden interest pointing blame at God? After the massacre in San Bernardino, their front page loudly and unashamedly proclaimed: "God Isn't Fixing This."
Dec 6, 2015
Your Religious Upbringing Doesn't Make Your Religion True or False
Parents in every religion raise children to accept their particular beliefs. And parents in every religion sincerely believe their family is on the right path. But since religions contradict each other, and no religion except Christianity presents Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world, your religious upbringing doesn't make your religion true, or false.