When I first read the story about the Golden Calf in Exodus 32, it was very easy for me to judge both Aaron and the people. I could not believe that anyone would be that stupid. I was a very immature Christian at that time. Since then I have realized that there is a powerful story there for both you and me. So, I share this with you.
Read moreYear: 2021
Grandma’s vision
I was not there to witness this event. A few weeks later, as I was home for my grandmother’s funeral, my mother shared this with me. She was awed by the event, and by the telling of it as well. Careful, you may find yourself awed as you read it!
Read moreGospel According To Lucifer
What if God’s #1 angel wrote a book about the Creation in the style of “The Book of Acts”? How do things look from His point of view? I was inspired to write this after reading C. S. Lewis’s “The Screwtape Letters”. That book is a great read. I was told to read that book every 3 years, to see how much it changed each time. It was not the book that had changed, I changed so much I felt like I was reading a different book each time! Remember, this is written from Satan’s point of view, as I speculate it to be.
Read moreDealing With Unwanted Babies
Adults have always been more eager to be lovers than to be parents. This has been the case for more than just a few centuries. Contraceptives and abortion are two ways of dealing with this challenge. Let’s look at the history of how society and the church have dealt with the dilemma.
Read moreHappy Thanksgiving!
Yes, it’s an American National holiday. It has its roots, and I think it is a great opportunity to step back from life, enjoying three things in particular. Because life is so busy for so many of us, taking advantage of this opportunity is important.
Read moreA.A. – Step 3
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
Read moreI Stand By The Door
This was written by Sam Shoemaker. He was the minister who helped Bill W. and Dr. Bob meet. Those three are the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. I really like this, and have tried to live my life by it. In a similar way, the Apostle Paul talked about how “to live is Christ, to die is gain”. It was more important to be alive and help others than to end the struggle and receive the reward.
Read moreGreat Plays In Sports!
If you are a fan of any major sport, you have probably spent time going over some great plays! Whether it was a clutch hit in baseball or a great shot late in a basketball game. Maybe it was a great goal in football (soccer) or ice hockey. A great pass or pass rush in American football, or your favorite tennis player finally won the match! It is tremendous fun to watch and rejoice over a great play made by your team. Having your team win is (for a sports fan) absolute joy and a great reason to celebrate. What about the great plays by the losing team? Do you even remember them? Let’s talk.
Read moreThe Desiderata
What a beautiful recommendation/prayer. I have realized that when I speed-read it, nothing sinks in. This affects my soul much, much more when I read it slowly, doing each little paragraph as a separate thing. The slower I read it, the better I feel and the better I behave later in the day! May this bless you as much as it blesses me.
Read morePlease Hear What I Am Not Saying
This is from Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul, by Charlie C. Finn. I have never thought that it applied only to teenagers, as I am one of the adults to whom it also applies. All of us need to be hugged, to have a stranger be kind to us. It reminds us of our value, especially when we have not been kind to that stranger. People are like animals caught in a hunter’s trap. They really need your help to get out, but the closer you get, the higher the odds that they will attack you. Release the trap anyways, even though you will get scratched!
Read moreAA’s 12 Steps
I plan to add the 12 steps to this blog. They have helped dozens of people heal, in my life and personal experience. Including myself. I have had the honor of using them to help others, and watching healing take place is a tremendous honor. Some think it’s a cult because they have not talked to a Christian who is involved in it. Almost all the Christian criticism of the program was done by people not involved in helping others heal. Those that stay outside can only hear gossip and rumors. If you want to know more, watch these posts!
Read morePraying the Lord’s Prayer
Let’s have a little fun. We certainly know how to interrupt another person while they are talking. Well, at least I am much too experienced at that! What if God interrupted us when we prayed to Him? If praying is like having a conversation, what we have below could be one such experience!
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