“R” is for Religion, Resurrection and Relationship

Religion There are many ideas of what religion is. Some say religion is mans attempt to reach out to God and/or to find a way to live forever. The more holistic thoughts expand on the striving for meaning and purpose or perhaps a relationship with a spiritual or cosmic reality or force. Many are seeking … Continue reading “R” is for Religion, Resurrection and Relationship

“Q” is for Question

What is a question? That is a good question. It ranks right up there with Shakespeare “to be or not to be”? Or perhaps a more personal one like "where is God?" or "why am I here?" Let’s briefly summarize the concept of a question then look at where the answers are! The word defined … Continue reading “Q” is for Question

“P” is for Prophecy, Purpose and Prayer

This post contains numerous links to relevant articles, research study material and scripture. Please bookmark and return often to continue gaining insight and hope about the coming days! Prophecy I wonder what will happen today? Have you ever asked this question? The writers of the Old and New Testament of the Bible may certainly have. … Continue reading “P” is for Prophecy, Purpose and Prayer

“O” is for Occupy

Part 1 Noah Webster, the Father of Christian Education, defines the word “occupy” as: To take in possession…to keep in possession… to cover or fill… to employ to busy oneself. He refers to the biblical use in Luke 19:13 where a rich landowner leaves his ten servants with ten pounds and commands them to “occupy … Continue reading “O” is for Occupy

Sunrise

There is that stretch of time between Christmas and New Year’s when I often become contemplative. Looking back and looking forward I summarize the year’s events and set goals for the year to come. This year on Sunday between the two holidays my spirit was awakened by a sunrise display unlike any I had witnessed … Continue reading Sunrise