5 Pt. Salt

5 Ways Evangelicalism Has Failed Our Children

Joel Taylor — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:17:07 +0000

1. Evangelicals have identified themselves with the conservative political movement. Being pro-life and anti-gay marriage doesn’t mean those who hold …

A Certain Gooey Thing

Joel Taylor — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:28:57 +0000

I’ve seen a lot of marketing in my day, but I think the British have outdone every marketing group in …

Slip Slidin’ Away

Joel Taylor — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:32:35 +0000

War is the tool through which the remaining Constitutional restraints on government and rights of the people will be destroyed. …

Political Saviors

Joel Taylor — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:49:53 +0000

“We are again in the age of Caesars, of political saviors. All over the world, politicians proclaim their plans of …

Q&A: Where Do You Draw the Line in Music?

Joel Taylor — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:50:41 +0000

Christian Hip-hop has stated as it’s goal, and claims to be actively seeking, to redeem culture. No other genre of …

The Hook of Sin

Joel Taylor — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:57:31 +0000

But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Thenwhen lust has conceived, …

After You’re Saved

Joel Taylor — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:37:19 +0000

“After God has saved you by grace alone, then your first duty is to dedicate yourself to his service, to …

Christian Rap Is A Lost Cause

Joel Taylor — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:22:03 +0000

Sometimes I think this blog site could literally double, triple, or more in readership, if only I would do one …

Caviar of the South: Hot, Wet, Goobers

Joel Taylor — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:44:31 +0000

I love hot, boiled, green peanuts. Every time we visit the in-laws in Charleston, South Carolina, it’s high on the …

New York, Created By Slave Cotton

Joel Taylor — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:49:25 +0000

Though it runs contrary to popular thought, Southerners were not alone in establishing or perpetuating the institution of slavery in …

If You Could Change 5ptsalt, What Would You Do?

Joel Taylor — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:15:16 +0000

I changed my mind. Don’t tell me, I don’t want to know. In fact, quit bothering me, I’m eating peanuts. …

Straining Out A Gnat

Joel Taylor — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:59:17 +0000

Youblind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel! – Matthew 23:24 More times than I care to …

John Calvin, the Idol

Joel Taylor — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:21:57 +0000

In the reformed community, John Calvin is held in high esteem, maybe too high. In the minds of many young, …

Top Ten–Only in America

Joel Taylor — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:02:57 +0000

1) Only in America could politicians talk about the greed of the rich at a $35,000 a plate campaign fund …

The First “Gay” President

Joel Taylor — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:46:36 +0000

It is difficult for me to believe that a major magazine could picture the U.S. president as the first “gay” …

Love, Hard Work & the Respect of A Father

Joel Taylor — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:15:49 +0000

I’m an agrarian by philosophy (as opposed to industrialism and the myth/lie of the philosophy of progress), and hold in …

The Two Faces of the Gospel Coalition: Bringing Truth & Error Together

Joel Taylor — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:58:26 +0000

The best things that have been written are by Catholics during the Counter Reformation. Great stuff! – Tim Keller If …

America, Land of the Freebies

Joel Taylor — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:47:28 +0000

The folks who are getting free stuff, don’t like the folks who are paying for the free stuff, because the …

Homosexuality: For Christians, There Is No Debate

Joel Taylor — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:36:44 +0000

Obama’s recent announcement in favor of same-sex marriage caused a flurry of articles and blog posts on the subject across …

Serving is Better than Ruling

Joel Taylor — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:20:40 +0000

There is no grace which should distinguish the Christian so much as humility. He that would be great in the …