A pastor’s job description might read, “Work, work, work some more and somehow find the energy to give everything else you have to everyone else you know.” Of course, there is a much simpler way to summarize that job description. A pastor’s job is to love and lead God’s people to love Him. There is no more important job in the world. There is no more important job on the face of the earth....

For many years now, Christian Fundamentalists have had a bad rap. Much in the past few decades, particularly with the rise of "fringe" groups such as the Manson Family or David Koresh's Branch Davidians, the word fundamentalism has become a dirty word. Indeed, it seems that the word has been used to describe even moderately conservative Christians, as the term fundamentalist appears to some to describe those who are particularly rigid in their views of the Bible....

The rapid growth of technology, which promises to progress quickly to perfection, is also bringing the day of the perfectionist closer. On the other hand, just as the proportion of technology is increasing, there are also more and more sci-fi novels and movies that highlight the dangers posed by the progress of technology. There are more people who accept and use technology in reality, and there are also many people who are cautious and have a fear of technology....

Imagine that you are having a pleasant dream. You are peacefully resting on the beach, enjoying yourself in the beautiful sunshine and a gentle breeze. Then suddenly the sky darkens and lightning flashes. Immediately after that a loud crack strikes and a huge wave rises up. A monster wave of about 100 feet (30 meters) tall comes crashing upon you. You’re knocked back and hurled through the air and then finally you crash into the water....

Often times we like to convince ourselves that we’re kind. We like to believe that we’re not one of the bullies, not someone who is leaving a legacy of cruelty wherever they go. We like to think our kindness towards others is something worth boasting about. I hate being mean to people. I do. It’s probably my biggest pet peeve with humanity. But sometimes, being nice is worse than being mean....

The right to individual freedom is among the most important human rights. However, this right does not exist without restriction; hence, it must be wisely applied. Many instances of people denying others their liberties can be cited, for example the American Civil War. In this war, the government attempted to prevent slavery from being a way of life because it believed that the protection of liberty was not for its white citizens only, but also for black citizens....