“I just don’t think we are meant to know,” sighed my friend. “It is just too much for us to understand.” Checking her watch, she excused herself for an afternoon meeting. As I finished my coffee, I pondered her statement. It is one I have heard before: God is beyond ...
Read More »Do I Have What It Takes to Face Persecution?
Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to suffer persecution? Yesterday, I heard a Christian talk show host field a question from his listening audience. The caller asked, “I’m afraid that if I ever had to suffer persecution like some Christians in other countries, I won’t be ...
Read More »Satan’s Voice Is Like the Song of the Sirens
According to Greek mythology, sirens were mermaid-like creatures that sang beautiful music in an attempt to lure sailors to their death, and unfortunately, their attempts were often successful. There were two groups of sailors, however, that were able to escape the lure of the sirens, each with its own unique ...
Read More »You Don’t Have to be Perfect For God to Love You
We are all works in progress (WIP’s). We do not have to be perfect to receive God’s love. God’s love is immeasurable and is like no human love that we can ever encounter. For many years I could not grasp that God loved me right where I was. I believed ...
Read More »Christianity, Magic, and the Deceiver
Abracadabra! This is a famous word associated with the use of magic. It’s said to mean “I create as I speak.” In a child’s world, magic is something that’s fun and amazing. But at that stage they’re experimenting with princes and princesses, unicorns, monsters, fairy-godmothers and magic wands. They are ...
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