Most of the people of the world don’t believe in the one and only God of Christmas. And that’s a hopeless and futile existence. Whether they realize their hopelessness and futility or not. And the God of Christmas is THE one and only God. I know most of the people of the world find that to be an offensive and arrogant statement. And maybe it … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Faith Hope and Love
I don’t believe you can say, with any authority, that God’s love and the problems of this world are mutually exclusive. But that’s what people who hate God (or deny His existence) like to say are flaws in the Christian faith. They ask, “How can you reconcile a loving God with all the pain in the world?” Do you believe, for a second, that love … The rest of the story…
If you’re a Christian, conservative type of person, you might be feeling enemies at the gate right about now. And if you’re not, it’s either because you keep your light under a basket, or they just haven’t gotten to you, yet. But fair warning. There WILL be enemies at the gate. Once you live beyond your childhood you acquire enemies. That’s a sad and … The rest of the story…
There was an expression, that rolled around when I was younger, that expressed a superlative feeling for or toward someone else. If a guy was infatuated with a girl, he might say, “She’s the living end.” I’m sure that’s lost on anybody from the young love generations these days. But I always liked it. And it’s why I used that expression to describe the … The rest of the story…
I know I’m not better than you if I say I’m a Christian and you say you’re not. I’m just better off than you because I know when I’m finally absent from this body, I’ll be “present with the Lord“. So, at the very least, I have hope. Because I have a future. Jesus promised, if I believe and trust in Him, I’ll have eternal … The rest of the story…
Real Christian love isn’t about sugar-coated, ubiquitous forgiveness. And it certainly isn’t about all the so-called “gifts of the Spirit.” No, if you truly want to be more Christ-like (and you should want that), you should focus on what God’s word. His WHOLE word. Yeah, real Christian love realizes the need to rightly divide the word of Truth. Because the sugar-coated, ubiquitous forgiveness kind … The rest of the story…
Weakness is not sin. But letting it rule your life is. And the reason I bring it up is because there are too many, in the Body of Christ, who aren’t willing to “suffer reproach” from the world that hates God. So, they become weaklings in the faith. And that’s different than just being a weak human being. A little over seven years ago … The rest of the story…
It’s really interesting. And I’m talking about those things, in life, that repeat even when you least expect them. And then, other things, that should repeat, don’t. I read a passage in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, early this morning, and it made me aware of something he did that I don’t do. And it has to do with Christian love. Paul didn’t call … The rest of the story…
You and I have the capacity for understanding by design. Let that sink in. Because that (seemingly) simple 4 syllable word is a key part of how we’re different from the animals and birds and fish. Other creatures don’t have understanding, by design. Because none of the other creatures on our little, blue planet were created in the image and likeness of their Creator. … The rest of the story…
It won’t cost you even one thin dime to share. And the cost to receive it is, too. Because mercy is free. But I’m not talkin’ about your regular ol’ run-of-the-mill mercy like you find in your social circles. Nay nay. The best ever source of mercy is free. Seven years ago today I shared why this is so important to understand. And I … The rest of the story…
My best friend talked to me, today, about faith and hope and love and evidence. Those conversations tend to be one-sided. But I prefer it that way when we get on those topics. Because I wanna learn new stuff. And maybe you’ve heard the old saying, “When your mouth is open you’re not learning anything new.” But my best friend always seems to have … The rest of the story…
I read a post, from a friend in social media (thanks Allen) about famous last words from some famous atheists. And the despair in their words struck me in such a way I wanted to share some of them with you. It’s chilling. But first…why do I say famous last words of foolish jaybirds? Well, back in medieval days, when I was growing up, … The rest of the story…
After talking about my former pastor, yesterday, I thought about how that story ties in nicely with what I’d like to share with you now. And it’s about what happens when things get dark. Because when things get dark is when THE Light shines bright. Or at least that Light CAN shine bright. But it’s still your choice. When things get their darkest, you … The rest of the story…
A friend of mine died yesterday, September 12, 2021. But he wasn’t just a friend. He was a guy who taught me (and lots and lots of other people) more of the deep dive information in the Bible. It’s so weird to talk about him in the past tense. Because he had such a powerful presence. And thinking about him moving to his Heavenly … The rest of the story…
I saw something, on a social media channel, that I’ve seen so many (too many) times. And it sounds so ridiculous. But it’s not surprising. A person, who pretended to impart motivational wisdom, said, “Have faith in yourself, and trust the universe (they capitalized the U in universe) to show you the way.” Yeesh. Nothing could be further from the Truth. Years ago I … The rest of the story…
Years ago I wrote about what an amazing place America is. And that’s still true. From the fruited plains all the way up to, and past, the purple mountain majesty (which is the mountain shadow where I live). It’s just an awesome place to live. Except for one thing. The purple mountain majesty and fruited plains are filled with people. And that’s not a … The rest of the story…
“I’m a man of means, by no means…King of the Road.” Roger Miller recorded that song back in 1964. And I remember hearing it on the radio in my Dad’s car. To this day I can probably sing along with all the lyrics. If you’ve never listened to it, you’ve missed out. But Mr. Miller’s king of the road was a hobo. Yeah, that’s … The rest of the story…
OK, I’ve got a line for you to sing to the tune of “If you’re happy and you know it.” Ready? Here you go. 🎶 If you’re worried and you know it, do not fret. 🎶 Now. Don’t you feel better already? Three simple words. Do not fret. But if they’re so simple, why do most people find the advice impossible to follow? Because … The rest of the story…
Lots of people love to share what their superpower is. And many are doing that for fun. I get it. But, for a growing number of people (probably Marvel movie addicts) having a superpower isn’t just a funny thing to say. Because they believe that somehow, some way, some day, humans will figure out how to do it. But humans will never get there. … The rest of the story…
There are different ideas about where the phrase originated. Face the music. But most people know it means you’re gonna have to deal with the consequences of your actions. Yeah, do bad stuff, and you’re gonna have to face the music. But whether you do a lot of bad stuff or just a little, you’re still gonna have to deal with the consequences of … The rest of the story…