While our newborn was in her crib in the next room, I remember lying in bed with my wife. “She’s asleep,” we would tell each other, and then I nodded off to sleep.
In the morning, with half shut eyes and wild hair, I asked, “Did she sleep all night?” A tired mother looked back at me with disbelief: “How did you not hear her at 2, and again at 4?”
The truth is,
On a Sunday morning. over 2,000 years ago, an angel uttered three words that continue to reverberate to this day: He Is Risen!
This coming Sunday believers around the world celebrate the cornerstone of Christianity: the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God!
For this week leading up to Easter 2015, I have some
The past four weeks have been challenging. I have attended 3 funerals; two for friends’ moms, and the other, my own mom’s funeral. It has been a time of sorrow.
In addition to sadness and loss, these past few weeks are a stark reminder of mortality; not just mine, but all of ours. Of course there is a great day coming, the day of Jesus Christ, but it hasn’t happened yet. And if God does not send His Son for another 150 years,
You and I both know there are many people today who have low self esteem. Differing factors can contribute to one’s self doubt or self disgust. Sadly, some Christians are living with a low self image because of feelings of unworthiness.
Jesus Christ once said, “…the truth will make you free.” Therefore, things not true enslave you; they restrict or limit you. Seeing and believing things about yourself that are not true from God’s point of view will most assuredly restrict and limit you.
Jesus Christ read it. He quoted it often. He spoke about it on a number of occasions.
Today, there are lots of opinions about the Bible. I’ve heard it called the good book, old fogey book, irrelevant book, just for holy rollers, mostly made up, good history of the Jewish people, and the Word of God.
Before I share Jesus Christ’s opinion of the scriptures, consider this. A person can read a true account, not believe it and decide it’s not true. Everyone’s entitled to their own opinions, but their opinions
Some are impressed by academic achievements. Others are dazzled by personality or charisma. And there are those who are influenced by longevity. (Let’s leave out those who just take information from the top listing of a Google search as absolutely true.)
Regardless of the topic, someone with a long history, scholarly credentials, and a likeable personality does not absolutely guarantee they are correct in what they say. Einstein’s static universe theory in 1917 was completely disproved by Edwin Hubble demonstrating that the universe is constantly expanding. But, Einstein said it; it must be true, right?
My point is, if something is true, it doesn’t matter who speaks it or writes it or sings it;
“I’m trying to do my best.” “Is that the best you can do?” “Do your best.” “My best just isn’t good enough.” Sound familiar? I think “best” is overrated, misunderstood, or maybe it’s just semantics.
What is your best? What is my best? If I’m not doing something as good or better today than yesterday does that mean I’m not doing my best and therefore I’m
A new year is dawning. 2015 is here. What are you expecting? What kind of year will it be for you?
Many will make New Year’s Resolutions; others will not. Overachievers and perfectionists will become disappointed, while underachievers will be saying, “Oh, well, who cares?” But what if, just what if, this ends up being the
I have some links below to past posts, including topics like the Magi, Christmas trees, swaddling clothes, Simeon and Anna and even
I recently had a nice three day weekend in San Diego, at Pacific Beach. I spent a little bit of time sightseeing and a whole lot of time absorbing and inhaling the Pacific Ocean.
I took several walks on the beach, played in its chilly water several times, and enjoyed the view and sounds from our room. But the best was the last afternoon just
