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Poll Results: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Is the Best Christmas Song of All Time

December 15, 2025

*Complete results of joeallotta.com staff was: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 1 vote All other Christmas songs 0 votes As you can see, the vote wasn’t even close. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is the greatest Christmas song ever written. It had some serious contenders though. All I Want for Christmas Is You is the … More Poll Results: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Is the Best Christmas Song of All Time

Is 99.999…% sure the same thing as 100% sure?

December 8, 2025

I loved my time in Bible college and seminary. There is nothing worth studying more than studying about God. I loved every second of it. As you study, most of your theology professors tell you there are primary issues, secondary issues, and probably even tertiary issues. An example of a primary issue is the divinity … More Is 99.999…% sure the same thing as 100% sure?

He Doesn’t Always Stop the Storms, but He’s Always with Us in the Midst

December 1, 2025

I noticed something interesting the other day when reading one of the accounts of Jesus walking on water. (That’s a Top 5 miracle for sure.) What I noticed this time around was that as Jesus is walking on water there’s an intense storm and He has to navigate the wind and waves, but as soon … More He Doesn’t Always Stop the Storms, but He’s Always with Us in the Midst

God Likes Mocking Other gods

November 24, 2025

I know, I know, I am supposed to capitalize all the words in the title. But I can’t bring myself to capitalize the word “gods.” It feels sacrilegious. Ok, back to the point. While God might not be mocked, He sure does like to mock other gods. Here’s a couple of examples. The Plagues of … More God Likes Mocking Other gods

A Critical Response to Critics of The Chosen

June 20, 2021

“I’m in love, I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it!” ~Buddy the Elf I.Love.The.Chosen. I’m really late to the party. I know. I initially put The Chosen into the same category as all the other Christian movies I’ve seen over the years. A good message, but terrible acting, a worse script, and … More A Critical Response to Critics of The Chosen

Should the Church Want a Godly President?

January 21, 2021

I thought about this question the other day and have been chewing on it since. It would seem obvious, but maybe it isn’t? I’m not talking politics here. (Everybody has sucked all the fun out of talking politics lately.) I’m asking the question should Believers in Jesus care one way or another if the President … More Should the Church Want a Godly President?

Christian Voting Options for 2020

October 29, 2020

There’s plenty to argue about in this election. And there’s part of me that loves arguing and a part of me that hates it. What isn’t up for debate is that there will be true, born-again believers who will vote in numerous different ways in this 2020 election (and Christians who will want to deny … More Christian Voting Options for 2020

Abortion and Republicans and the Supreme Court

October 18, 2020

So, I’ve read a lot lately on how the Republican party is duping Christians into voting for them by dangling abortion in front of us election in and election out. I like politics for the theater of it, but am not personally invested. I have my preferences for who wins or loses, but it feels … More Abortion and Republicans and the Supreme Court

Why Is Gluttony a Sin?

September 4, 2020

I’m not starting with the question “if” gluttony is a sin. That’s a solid Y.E.S. Don’t believe me? Here’s 21 Verses about Gluttony If you’ve never heard about gluttony in church, there might be some reasons why. 1) Although mentioned in a swath of Scriptures, there isn’t a defining passage on gluttony. 2) It’s a little … More Why Is Gluttony a Sin?

Top 10 Reasons Your Church Should Start Snake-Handling

August 24, 2020

There are some faithful churches in the backwoods of Appalachia (almost predominantly white people) that still do snake-handling. Some estimate that up to 125 churches in America practice this important Christian tradition. But with 45,000 churches in America, it’s time to write a letter or send a telegraph to your Pastor to go down to … More Top 10 Reasons Your Church Should Start Snake-Handling