thank God for old Mrs. Hankles
Many of us were taught about apples, floods, giants, whales and a cross during our childhood. Approximately the same number of us received this information …
Thoughts
“The Message” (the Bible in contemporary language)
I truly love the Bible, but for reasons different than one might think. While it is the narrative foundation for my convictions and beliefs, I …
“The Book Thief” (a collection of quotes and thoughts presented by Death)
“One small thing… …you are going to die.” – Death This opening line sets a uniquely appropriate tone for 2 hours of thought provoking empathy …
Review and Quotes from “Can I Have Joy In My Life?” – R.C. Sproul
“The life of faith is not just about believing that God exists; it is about believing God or trusting God.” I have long appreciated the …
of Knowing
I know a lot of things. The same is true of everyone I encounter. A life of schooling, work, reading and general observation has the …
Why I took CHRIST out of Christmas (and feel good about it)
It’s Christmas Eve and I am so excited! Presents are wrapped; Santa is prepared; dinner will be cooking; friends and family will be gathering; cookies …
Worship?
The word worship can mean a lot of things in our world. I want you to pause for a moment and get a picture in …
Revisiting Joy, or at least trying to
I am not a happy person. Now I know that happiness can come and go so let me take it a step further, I am …
I have questions God can’t answer!
This morning I sit pondering what tweaks to my past might have most affected the present more positively. To be sure, even the most minor …
Affair of the Will
I have long struggled with an inner conflict C.S. Lewis describes in Mere Christianity. Though his work does not resolve my tension, it gives me …