It doesn’t matter how well you do in this life, how much you gain or lose, or even how much influence you can buy or steal. In the end, you will leave no trace anywhere on the planet. And when I say you’ll leave no trace, it’s not a figure of speech. But I guess I should clear something up. When I used the … Read the rest…
Category Archives: II Peter
Well, it’s the big day. Christmas is here. And even in a challenging, lousy year like 2020 has been, it’s still awesome. But wouldn’t it be great if people could realize how much more it means? Because, if they could, they might understand how the whole reason for Christmas is the Gift that’s available every single day of every single year. Christmas is here … Read the rest…
Is there a chance you might not be a Christian? Yes. That’s the short answer. What I’m about to share with you might make some people feel uncomfortable. Truth, so often, has that effect. But truth needs to be shared even though it’s getting more and more difficult for many people to hear it. In fact, I might have already offended you, and I’ve hardly … Read the rest…
Is there such a thing as unconditional love? No. There is no such thing as unconditional love. I admit there are types of love that come close. A mother’s love for her child, and sometimes a child’s love for his mother. And of course, God’s love for us all. You might be thinking (or saying out loud) “a-ha Tony! That’s where you missed the … Read the rest…
Swelling Words of Emptiness Lead to Nowhere
What kind of word picture does your mind conjure when I use the expression “swelling words of emptiness”? Do you see anything at all? Concentrate on it for a minute. Now do you see anything? Me neither. I think that’s the point. You’ll find the reference to “swelling words” I’m talking about by clicking on the link I just inserted. Those kinds of words … Read the rest…