Do the words, armor of God, sound scary to you? They shouldn’t. They should sound incredibly reassuring. They should be the words that bring you comfort anytime this mean ol’ world dumps on your head. In fact, I’d like to share 3 reasons why the armor of God should be your insurance plan. Did you know that when you buy car insurance the price … The rest of the story…
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You Are Not Your Own I’m sure you’ve heard these sayings: “You gotta be who you are” or “You should go discover yourself” or “It’s time to be your own man”. They’re not evil, but sayings like these could cause you to lose out… and lose big. If not now…then possibly for eternity. And you know that’s an extremely long time. Right? If you’ve chosen … The rest of the story…
Sometimes, in a battle, you’ll hear those in charge say something like, “We’re mobilizing for defense”. That means they’re gathering the troops together in such a way to make a stronger stand. And that can be an excellent move. But it isn’t always the move to make. In fact, if it becomes habit, it means some sort of fear is driving decisions. Fear can drive … The rest of the story…
Moses wrote the first 5 books in the Bible. Collectively, they’re known as the Pentateuch. I’m not gonna even attempt an exposition of all that right now. I just wanna draw your attention to where Moses got a little redundant. He kept using this phrase, “according to its kind”. I think I know why…at least a couple of reasons why. See if you agree… … The rest of the story…
The Amazing Quest of The Treasure Bible
Just exactly what is The Treasure? Simple answer…a solar-powered, field-tested audio Bible. More complex answer…it’s a tried and true way of getting God’s word into the ears and hearts of people who might not get it any other way. The Treasure is already available in over 200 languages, and it has proved to withstand the heat of the desert, the humidity of the jungle, … The rest of the story…
New Thought. It’s an ironic moniker for such an old way of thinking. At its core, it’s simply another way of getting the Biblical God out of the way. And making room for “self” to BE god. That’s what Christians know as the original sin, and that happened about 6,000 years ago. So…”new thought”? Nope. It’s still the same ol’ worshiping “self” idea. Just … The rest of the story…
Objective Morality Without God OK, Christians…here’s what we’re up against. When you take God out of the equation, the question of “right and wrong” is a moot point. It isn’t objective morality at the point. It’s opinion. And guess what? If your opinion differs from mine, all you have to do to win the day is be the stronger one. That’s the beauty of … The rest of the story…
Recently I released Volume 1 of my “Raise The Praise” collection of praise and worship songs. (already have the songs for Volume 2, by the way) And the last song of the first group is called “Give Me The Whole Jesus“. Someone asked me what I meant by “whole Jesus”. So, I’d like to share a breakdown of the lyrics, and what I mean … The rest of the story…
41,892,128 Memorial Day Blessings
Don’t worry, I’m not gonna individually list all 41,892,128 Memorial Day blessings. That would take a lot more space and time than either you or I have. But I AM gonna share with you how much I believe we take that number for granted. And how many, if not most, Americans don’t even appear to have any respect for what that number means. It … The rest of the story…
The internet has a seductive allure for people (and even businesses) to work anonymously. If you’re one of those who wants to work anonymously, that’s a mistake. Don’t get me wrong. I understand wanting or even needing to be or feel anonymous…sometimes. However…online success is so much more difficult when you’re invisible. You just won’t be all that relevant…simply because no one will know who you are … The rest of the story…
So, how do you understand the inexplicable? You can’t. Or can you? Or is there really such a thing as understanding the inexplicable universe? Pondering the mysteries of the universe without the “site map” can lead to brain melt-down. Or total brain freeze. You’ll either find the thoughts blending together into one abstract blur, or they’ll just get stuck; like your tongue on a … The rest of the story…
God’s Love Is Greater Than The Hatred of the World
The hatred of the world is virtually palpable these days. It grows from ignorance and selfishness. It abounds in the minds of many who claim that hatred only exists in others. That’s the definition of hypocrisy. Unfortunately hypocrisy tends to be invisible to the hypocrite. And that’s partly how the hatred of this world grows. OK…now that I’ve opened this article with so much … The rest of the story…
Ransom: a sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner – That’s a pretty good description of the ransom that was paid for your release. And mine. And everyone else’s. Your life is held prisoner in this fallen world. Your body is held prisoner to sin, and sin demands a ransom. And if the ransom isn’t paid, you’ll be … The rest of the story…
When you say you’ll accept nothing less than perfect, it means you’ll accept nothing. Unless, of course, you’re willing to accept there’s a perfect Creator who made you and loves you. It behooves you to look deeply into the subject. Not merely how you “feel” about it…look into the whole story. Not what someone would have you believe…but what the story actually says. I … The rest of the story…
If you’re a dreamer…if you dream up things and then make them happen, that’s awesome. But living on dreams is not a good strategy. Dreams require action. And action requires faith, determination, and commitment. Are your dreams good enough to put those things behind them? What I Wish There are people of the past And people of today… They’re standing in lines, And they’re … The rest of the story…
Knowing Why Is Divine
Asking “why?” about something is usually done with anxiety…tension…or a general disbelief. Knowing “why” is a much better position to be in. In fact, you might say knowing why is divine. But is “knowing” something actually attainable? Yes. And as difficult as it might be to believe, some people say you can’t actually “know” anything. I wonder how they know that. Hmm… If you … The rest of the story…
If you knew with absolute certainty that you’d be living forever in paradise after you die, don’t you think you’d share a shout of joy with anyone who would listen? Well, that’s what being a Christian is like. I know we Christians annoy people who would rather not be reminded of the God who judges the world. We’re a thorn in the side of … The rest of the story…
The very first six days earth existed were full of the creativity of God. All the abundance of life we see on our blue planet were created during that time. From the sea creatures to birds to dinosaurs to man and woman…it all took place in only 6 days. That’s not so hard to imagine from God. If you have kids, or you know … The rest of the story…
It mostly doesn’t make the news. In fact, you have to listen to particular channels on TV and radio to even catch a line or two of this dreadful message. It’s dark. Too dark for prime time. But there’s a killing spree going on right here in America (and around the world), and the vast majority of human beings couldn’t care less. If someone … The rest of the story…
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 … The rest of the story…