2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 -Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, 2 and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful. He will establish ...
Read More »We Can Be the Change?
Oh boy! Have you watched the news lately? There are so many problems going on in this world. Poverty, hunger, sickness, crime, wars and rumors–too many things to mention it seems. Whether at the personal, local, national or international level, many trials and tribulations exist and threaten to poison our ...
Read More »Cat Versus Dog Rap Battle
Sometimes we can learn lessons from the simpliest and even silliest of things. So here is my attempt at a rap battle between Cosmo Cat and Danger Dog. I don’t know if these characters exist anywhere else, so if they do, then I offer my sincerest apologies. Hope you enjoy. ...
Read More »Vengeful Old Testament God, or Loving New Testament God
An atheist asked me how I reconcile the blood and guts, “vengeance is mine” God of the Old Testament and the loving, forgiving Jesus Christ of the New Testament. Like most Christians I had no real answer, so I started thinking it through and praying about it. Then during my ...
Read More »Guilt Versus Grace–Who Wins?
Guilt! It’s heavy. It’s paralyzing. And it can become all-consuming, threatening the one who suffers from it with feelings of isolation, unworthiness, and despair. And then there’s grace. Amazing grace. God’s unmerited favor that washes away those taunting feelings and makes it easier to breathe again, to live again. Guilt ...
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