Entries by Bruce Gust

Two Religions

There’s only two religions in the world. Either God is God or you are. First of all, “religion” is simply the term given to the way you answer four basic questions: Where did I come? (Origin) What happens when I did? (Destiny) How am I supposed to behave? (Morality) What’s the point of my existence? […]

Something to Hide

Although it’s not always the case, when you hear someone say, “That’s your opinion,” you’re hearing someone who can’t disagree with what’s being said without sounding selfish or foolish. Knowing they can’t get people to agree with them, they focus instead on getting people to feel sorry for them by asserting the idea that to […]

Who’s In Charge?

Who’s in charge? The Oval Office? It changes every 4-8 years. How about the Supreme Court? They can reverse their decision.1 When our Founding Fathers delivered their Declaration of Independence to King George, they began by answering that question by saying our rights were not dispensed by a monarch, rather they were guaranteed by God.2 […]

A Total Political System Failure…Really?

In some ways, it’s excellent. The presentation that Jennifer Lawrence delivers is devoid of outrageous outbursts or nonsensical chants that demonstrate the lack of substance that typically characterizes the progressive platform. In that regard, it’s a breath of fresh air and some of her content is genuinely inviting. But after a while, one can’t help […]

Angst

The dictionary defines “angst” as “a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general.” It’s common to feel “angst.” Even if it’s not a “deep anxiety or dread,” being worried or concerned is a part of the human experience. But while it’s […]

How Did That Happen?

In the “That’s Your Opinion” series, we talked about how when you subscribe to a viewpoint that can’t be championed directly because of the problems that are inherent to your perspective, you can nevertheless be perceived as credible by shifting the attention away from the subject matter and instead make the conversation all about the […]

The 90-Day Bible Study Guide | Answer Key

If you’ve accessed this page, chances are pretty good you’ve purchased the “90 Day Bible Study Guide” and you’re needing the Answer Key to those questions that represent a 90 day “tour” of God’s Word. To download the Answer Key, click here. Thanks!         Bruce Gust

The Media

To listen to “The Media” podcast, click here. I) Intro: The Men of Issachar In 1 Chronicles, 12:32, you have this: from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command; (1 Chron 12:32) Issachar has the ability to advise the nation of Israel on what […]

That’s Your Opinion | Part II

Part I | Part II This is part two of “That’s Your Opinion.” In the first installment, we looked at the way in which the phrase, “That’s your opinion,” is often used as a strategy to prevent anyone from disagreeing with what’s being said by asserting the idea that all opinions have to be certified […]

Iron Sharpens Iron

As you go through life, you inevitably make friends. Some of those people will fade into the mist as time takes you in different directions. But there are some who’s influence will endure beyond a mere season and you’ll find yourself interacting with them throughout your life in a way that goes beyond incremental subjects. […]