Sacred Grounds: watch your step Some time ago, in America, sacred grounds were a place where you buried your dead…or a special place where you go to connect with the history of your faith. Nowadays, “sacred grounds” is a nomenclature for issues of the day. And, in the case of many of those issues, you’d better watch where you’re stepping. Especially if you’re a Christian. … Read the rest…
Category Archives: Rhyme and Reason
Are you able to rejoice always? I believe most people who have ever known me for a while would tell you I’m an “up” person. Generally speaking I’d rather laugh in the face of adversity. And generally speaking…I do. There’s a place in the Bible where it actually says to “rejoice always”, and then it immediately adds…”pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for … Read the rest…
I once was blind… Even in the God-less movies you’ll often see a funeral scene where someone is singing “Amazing Grace”. The words to the song talk about getting your sight back…right? Well, not exactly. The writer was actually acknowledging a lack of vision or recognition of the Truth. For example…when I say, “I once was blind, but now I see,” I’m talking about … Read the rest…
Do you have an abundance of love in your life? Or simply an abundance of things? An abundance of love in your life doesn’t manifest itself in how much stuff you have. Or how much stuff you give to others. The things you can give others will never measure up to the love you give. And your Creator says your “life does not consist … Read the rest…
God Answers My Prayers If and when someone asks you why you’re a Christian, I hope one of your answers is: Because God answers my prayers. You can truly believe that He does. How? Trust His word that says He does. Where does His word say that He answers prayers? Basically all through the Bible you can find example after example. And in 1 … Read the rest…
Can you overcome the world? The question in the picture below asks if it’s still possible to overcome the world. It’s sort of a trick question, because you were never able to overcome the world. Don’t feel bad. Neither was anyone else…on their own power. Realizing this gives you access to awesome power. Wouldn’t it be great if, everywhere you went, people were just … Read the rest…
Is There Someone Out There? Now, let me start right off with this explanation…when I talk about someone out there, I’m not talking about outer space. That’s nonsense, and I won’t dignify those hokey theories with any part of this story. I’m sure you’ve felt this way, no matter who you are or what walk of life you’re from. You just know there’s someone … Read the rest…