Even if you’re a Christian, you might have found, at least a time or two, that you were unable to pray away your frustration face. You know, that face you make when it seems like everything is working against you. I’m not talking about the run-of-the-mill frustrations like dropping your grocery bag as you try to unlock the front or back door of your … The rest of the story…
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I’ve been encouraging anybody who would read what I write and listen to what I say to remain optimistic in tough times. But I don’t just say the words. I also share why it’s not just good advice. It’s important to your health down to the marrow of your bones. Remain optimistic in tough times because the alternative should be unthinkable. The subject came … The rest of the story…
As I write this, it’s Saturday. But not an ordinary Saturday. Because this one marks the anniversary of what a lot of people call Holy Saturday. The day that Jesus, creator of the universe and you and me, lay in the tomb after a torturous crucifixion death. But, as you probably know, His story definitely did not end in the tomb. The apostle John … The rest of the story…
I’m gonna say a little something about living well. And I don’t mean living well. Yeah, I guess I could use a little clearing up. Because it sounds like I contradict myself within just a few words. But it’ll make sense in just a second. I’m talking about living well, the noun. There. All clear? Good, let’s move on. Just kidding. But I am … The rest of the story…
Proverbs 16:16 says, “How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.” But it’s more fun to get gold than to get wisdom. Right? And why waste your time trying to get understanding when the price of silver is trending upwards. C’mon. Let’s be logical about this. After all, I’m sure you’ve seen the … The rest of the story…
I just read a very short, very cool article that started out with this: For the first time in human history, scientists witnessed the precise instant human development initiates. What they observed wasn’t biological randomness, it was orchestrated precision. Of course, the term orchestrated precision piqued my interest. And since I’m one of those right-wing extremists who says we should abolish all abortion, I … The rest of the story…
Most western medicine doctors will probably talk about medical school requirements only if and when it’s complimentary to what they went through to get where they are. But once in a while, you can find an honest one. Dr. Howard Luks shared this about medical school requirements: “I’ve Been a Surgeon for 25 Years. Here’s What I Wish They Told Me in Medical School. … The rest of the story…
I read the phrase, works of the law, this morning, and the theme song from the TV show COPS popped into my head. Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do? Bad boys need to know works of the law ain’t the way to go. By the way, according to Jesus Himself, all boys are bad boys. In case you didn’t already know, works of … The rest of the story…
A wise man once wrote “For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.” Yeah, no amount of bodily exercise can prepare you for that which is to come. But the good news is that which is to come is WAY better than the best … The rest of the story…
You’re getting a treat. I’m gonna share The Ten Commandments 2.0 for Liberals, Re-publicans, and Legalists with you. And these aren’t written in stone (that I know of), so get a grain of salt handy. These were shared many moons ago on TheologyOnline.com And the co-authors’ names are at the end. The Ten Commandments 2.0 (for Liberals) 1. You shall have no other gods, … The rest of the story…