Down and out. You’ll find a lot of self-help articles on how to deal with feeling that way. But I’d like to suggest that your “self” isn’t the best place to look for help. In fact, I’d like to suggest … Read the rest
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Are you giving your all to God? And what does it mean to give your all? It’s not about money, possessions, and household. It means you. Are you giving “YOU” to God? If you don’t feel like you’re giving your … Read the rest
Is it a good thing to be true to yourself? Do you know who you are? Where you came from? What your purpose is in this life? Do you have a good idea of what (if anything) will happen to … Read the rest
Would you like to know how to spot hypocritical love? Hypocritical love is all around you, so it’s a good idea to be able to discern it. Why? So, you won’t buy into lies and silly, childish euphemisms. If you’re … Read the rest
This Thanksgiving who will you be thanking? Who will you be thankful to? And why? I hope you thank God because without Him none of us would be here. He did all the work, and He offers you unending life … Read the rest
Happy Thanksgiving 2015. It sounds odd to say that already. It seems like we just took down the Christmas decorations from 2014, and it’s almost time to put them back up again. Time flies when you keep getting up every … Read the rest
You can probably think of many times in your life when it looked like there was no good way out of your troubles. I know I can. But I’m fortunate to have an ongoing relationship with God. He’s the shield … Read the rest
Are all sins equal? Is everybody in a particular religion to blame for the evils others do in the name of that religion? Is there any religion on earth that can be trusted to offer you the whole truth? The answer to … Read the rest
I find it difficult to write anything without trying to make it rhyme in my head. Or without pondering the rhythm of the words. It isn’t obsessive. But it IS almost constant. And dare I make a mention of the … Read the rest
Are you smart because you think you’re smart? Are you wise because you believe you’re wise? Do you know yourself better than anyone else does? If you answered yes to one or all three of those questions, you’re trusting in … Read the rest
Long life and peace. Those sound pretty good”don’t they? What would it take to be sure you could live peacefully and longer? Eat your vegetables and get plenty of exercise and sunshine…right? Yep, those are good pieces of advice. And … Read the rest
When life drives you down…when you find yourself on bended knees with the weight of the world on your shoulders…that’s where it’s easiest to find God. It sounds like a terrible place to be. But it’s the perfect place. While … Read the rest