These two things can help you when you get them and use them. Patience and understanding. That’s an undeniable truth. But most people on our planet couldn’t care less. Apparently they want neither. Because patience and understanding might show them who God is. And most people don’t want to face the realization that it’s not them. And that’s sad. Because what is it in … Read the rest…
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You’ve heard this before. Time waits for no one. The Rolling Stones even had a song with that title. So, that proves it’s got to be true. Right? Time waits for no one and it doesn’t teach many either. Days advance like an inspired army. Right into the open arms of each passing year. There’s nothing you can do about it. You can’t turn … Read the rest…
How could a loving God allow all the pain there is in this world? Yeah. That’s a question that people who hate God love to ask. Because they believe it exposes what they consider to be flaws in the Christian faith. But that assertion makes the assumption that love and pain are mutually exclusive. And no amount of love can erase all the pain. … Read the rest…
Imagine getting gift of gold just for being born. And some frankincense and myrrh oil, too. It sounds like an awesome way to get started in life. And for regular ol’ humans, like you and me, it would be. But what if your birth was foretold? And I mean hundreds and even thousands of years before you were born. That gift of gold, frankincense, and … Read the rest…
Our first Christmas here in Colorado Springs, way back in 2014, was cold and void. It snowed that day. So, we had a white Christmas. And it was beautiful and serene. If you’ve ever spent much time in a place where it snows, you understand the quiet beauty I’m talking about. Like how the snow cushions and insulates the roads so car tires don’t make … Read the rest…
One week from today is Christmas 2021. And in just about every part of the world there are Christians who will celebrate the birth of Jesus. But have you ever stopped to think (or even thought about it without stopping) how that celebration is unique to humans? No animals, birds, fish, or reptiles can be found putting up Christmas trees. Or buying presents. Or … Read the rest…
You and I exist on this planet at the same time. Have you noticed that? We’re both humans. And we both have the exact same needs. Food, water, shelter, clothes, and emotional stability. Hmm…one of those is not like the others. If emotional stability stood out, move to the head of the class. And I’ll make my point and then I’ll share some lyrics … Read the rest…