I am so glad that I am a Christian, but there are many ideas that people have about what constitutes being a Christian, so it first needs to be defined. It is not going to church, praying, or even reading the Bible. It is not adhering to some religious dogma ...
Read More »Sticks and Stones: Satan’s Name-Calling Game
For over 170 years, children everywhere have chanted some version of “Sticks and Stones, “ first published in England, in response to the hurtful words of another. Sadly, this little rhyme is proven untrue before too many years of one’s childhood pass. Hurtful words are part of Satan’s game, and ...
Read More »The Legacy You Choose
Something that has been on my mind a lot lately is the motivation people have for choosing a particular path. Our “legacy” is very important because it’s not just about us, but others as well. When you pass on into the heavens, how do you want to be remembered? What ...
Read More »Having Hope and Security in a Shaken Up World
“We have started to accept once more that our life is not our own and God has altered our path once again.” These were the words of a monk right after the severe earthquake that recently struck Italy. Surely, indeed, there is an element to life that goes beyond our ...
Read More »The Devil’s Bluff: Stacking the Deck Against Temptation
When I go to write, I have so many ideas that flow through my mind. What should the topic be and how should I approach it? I also think it’s good to have a theme, not only to be colorful, but to put things into perspective. So today I’m going ...
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