Category Archives: Christianity

What If?

We all know folks who are hypocrites and others who are extremists… and some who are both. This might sound hard to swallow, but neither the presence of hypocrites nor extremists make a belief system unreasonable. It means that there … Continue reading

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The Nature of Evidence

The Nature of Evidence Common Definition: 1) A thing or set of things helpful in forming a conclusion or judgment (Free Dictionary) 2) That which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof. (Dictionary.com) 3) Something, including testimony, … Continue reading

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Beware!

I am not a prophet, nor the son of a prophet… but as many have pointed out to me over the years, many things I predicted – based on trends I observed in society – came to pass. I have … Continue reading

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God’s Kids

In the Book of Acts, Luke records the Apostle Paul speaking to the Athenias, saying, “Therefore since we are God’s offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by human … Continue reading

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Job Description

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him … Continue reading

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The Goodness of God

 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness (goodness) is intended to lead you to repentance? Romans 2:4 Although it is undeniable that Jesus and the later New Testament … Continue reading

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Love Lies Bleeding in My Hands

Many years ago, I had a long conversation with a young woman who was struggling mightily whether or not to have an abortion. I sat with her and we talked through the pros and cons and likely consequences of each … Continue reading

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Conundrum of Work

Miriam Webster defines conundrum as: an intricate and difficult problem. During Jesus’ lifetime, He presented several of these. One of my favorites is found in the Gospel of John 6:28-29 where it says, ” Then said they unto him, What … Continue reading

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For Want of a Nail

“For Want of a Nail” For want of a nail the shoe was lost.For want of a shoe the horse was lost.For want of a horse the rider was lost.For want of a rider the message was lost.For want of … Continue reading

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For Want of a Nail

“For Want of a Nail” For want of a nail the shoe was lost.For want of a shoe the horse was lost.For want of a horse the rider was lost.For want of a rider the message was lost.For want of … Continue reading

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