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
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
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
Like many of you, I am asking myself, “what is really happening in the world today?” The question is being asked with faith that truthful answers are available. Reasonable and rational people are searching for truth. As Christians, we know that the word of God is truth. However, discerning the truth in current world events … Continue reading Fear vs Truth
In this season, awaiting Christmas, there may be a time when you stop and wonder. In that quiet time of reflection when the distraction level allows your heart to communicate with your brain, you may ask “what is this celebration all about?” It seems that the real meaning of Christmas is continuously out of reach. … Continue reading Don’t Be Distracted
The best way to honor the celebration of Christmas is to contemplate the reality of the fulfillment of ancient prophecy. In the history of Gods people as recorded in the Old Testament, the focal point of prophets and dreamers, hopeful leaders and humble servants, was the promise. God spoke this promise to Adam and Eve … Continue reading M is for Messiah
What is it about Christmas that eludes me? Is it something beyond my grasp, an emotion, a sense of completion or arrival or fulfillment? I know after many years of experience it is not a material thing. Perhaps it’s not an emotional thing either. Emotions can be manipulated. But there are times when the environment … Continue reading Chasing Christmas
Christmas is a good time to be prepared to answer the skeptics who gladly point out the celebration of the birth of Christ lacks significance if the facts about Him are not true. The faith of many would be futile “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is useless; you are still in your … Continue reading J is for Jesus
The tumultuous events in the US and worldwide punctuated by the eclipse draw us to reflect on prophecy as reminders of the hope we share as believers.
In 1770 Voltaire, the famed critic of Christianity said ““If God didn’t exist, we would have to invent him.” There are several interpretations of what he meant by this statement. I believe it means that in order to reasonably make sense of this world, to give meaning to life, and to understand who we are … Continue reading G is for God
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