Many will say that the pain on the surface is like an iceberg – with 90% of it below the surface and not visible to others….or maybe even to ourselves. What are some of the layers below the surface that we try to ignore. Well, first there is the unconscious mind. Bad memories are often […]
We’re giving in to the culture
We read weekly about the famous and influential having affairs with someone with whom they are not married. It’s no different for God who watches us be unfaithful with our faith. When we “seek the world, the flesh and the devil” our Father is heartbroken. They think they are operating in secret, but God knows […]
What is prejudice?
The root words refer to pre-judging someone or some event. In James Chapter 2, Jesus half-brother refers to a common man entering a church in ragged clothes. The tendency is to give more attention and honor to the man who comes in wearing designer jeans and a Boss shirt. But God knows the heart of […]
Does anyone ever win an argument?
Usually not. All that has happened is that emotions have boiled over. There is a difference between an argument and a discussion. A discussion is characterized by more listening than talking. Resolve to not need to resolve the differences at the end of the discussion. Most importantly we all need to slow down our tongue […]
Children – learners or teachers?
When you are engaged with your children, learning takes place. Obviously, they learn from you. But we can also learn from them. We can see an innocence of faith in them with their simple approach to life. In some ways we need to imitate them. They just naturally love. Well, most of the time. Showering […]
Faith, Hope and Charity
I’ve known people with these names. How blessed they are to be called these words. So what do they mean? A synonym for faith is trust – even when no hard evidence exists. Hope allows me to move onward against odds that seem insurmountable. Maybe it was because just one person showed me they cared […]
Parents: We were chosen to have our children
They had no choice. They’re stuck with us. So let’s give them a better life than we have. When they have activities to show what they have learned, whether it’s sports or something more thespian, let’s show up! Maybe your parents didn’t. Remember how that felt? Let’s correct that mistake with our own children. Nothing […]
When can I stop sinning?
We believers have been granted eternal life. The question before us is – how are we going to live that eternal life. In eternal sin? In my life I have found that the momentary pleasure of sin is overtaken by eons of guilt. Is that living my life abundantly? Hardly. I have most of what […]
Let trouble bring us together
We’re all in this COVID thing together. The whole world. We can complain and protest, but those mostly don’t change things. What we need is the confidence that God is in control now. We don’t always agree with our elected leaders – but, well, they were elected, so that’s who we have until we change […]
Are you leading or following?
Either way, where are you going? Is the destination honorable? We can’t hide forever. At some point people will see where we stand. Maybe we’re in the middle with the rest of the crowd. Safe. Trying not to attract attention. God sees us when we are sleeping and when we rise up. So we need […]
