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
Happy New Year 2021 This is not a new post but a newly edited and shared post originally published January 01, 2009 at "Truth Revival" that I hope you will share with others. Blogsters, I assume, are expected to post something personal or reflective, inspirational or encouraging for the new year. Not wanting to discount the … Continue reading New Year-New Post-New You
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
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
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
Who would have imagined a time when a written law was necessary to protect a child from its own mother? What darkness has blinded the conscience of an individual to the reality and value of another living being, not of some alien and strange species but one of its own? The founders of this … Continue reading The National Failure to Uphold The Constitutional Right To Life
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
Of all the concepts known to man, love is the most mysterious most powerful and most misunderstood. It is often mimicked and maligned and many are seduced by its counterfeit cousins' lust and desire. The Bible describes the love of God this way: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not … Continue reading L is for Love
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