Government? Your friends? The church? If you really trust in God, then you truly are a believer. If you believe that God is all-powerful, but also gives us the freedom to love Him or not – then you are a true believer. God created a family with the hope of receiving love back from those […]
Defund Our Future?
There really are people who think the world is basically good if the right government is in charge. “Defund The Police” they yell….as if they are the bad people. I’m not saying there aren’t some bad cops….but the vast, vast number are trying to provide law and order. Why hasn’t defunding the police worked? Because […]
Who Have You Thanked Today?
The best stress-reducer is to be thankful for something everyday. Science has proven this. Grateful hearts lead to joy. Joy is a decision to have an attitude of happiness. Even the most glum person can find one thing to be thankful for on any given day. So when you’re feeling gloomy, sit down and write […]
Pain Is A Cornerstone
In politics, one party encourages their members to not let a crisis go to waste, but to seize it for their party’s gain. I don’t agree with that, but I do believe that our own pain can be managed and used for growth. God often uses pain to “tap us on the shoulder.” He is […]
Divorce
God went along with the demands of His people for divorce – mainly to protect the innocent spouse from further abuse. But divorce was never God’s desire or plan. Even when no longer married, that spouse will continue to suffer abuse from others. The desire once felt by both parties can fade because of our […]
The Rocky Road to Love
Love is almost inexplicable….but you know it when you feel it. Infatuation is not love – although often it is a starting point. I remember our daughter asking me when she would know when the right man had been found. All I said was – “you’ll just know…but not immediately.” The journey starts with faith […]
Handicapped, But Not Disabled
My wife is basically blind. She has a handicap and we have the handicapped sticker in our car which makes it a little easier to accompany me inside a store. She can’t see much but enjoys shopping with me and offering her advice for choices. She is handicapped, but not disabled. It’s because of her […]
Pain Is Not Optional
We were created by God to feel pain to protect ourselves. But is that all? Or can it also be a signal that something is wrong? In a rat’s maze, the subjects will learn not to go down certain pathways because they will only lead to more pain. Pain happens to everyone. Are we being […]
Here We Are In Our Earth Suits
Now what? God created us in His image and He is a spirit. So we are a spirit acting human thanks to our bodies. Though we look similar, we couldn’t be more different inside. Life is complicated. It’s hard. Bad things happen to good people, including us. That’s the human part. On the other side, […]
To The Ends of The Earth
You’ve heard the words in love stories – ” I would search for you to the ends of the earth.” It certainly is an impassioned statement of love. Way beyond affection. It means that nobody else is more important to you than that person. Not even yourself. You have set yourself to the side and […]
