As born again Christians, we are part of a really big family. We have brothers and sisters all over the world. Some of our brothers and sisters need our help.
Perhaps you have heard the news from Egypt recently. Our brothers and sisters are
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Warnings and Promises about Money in the Bible
Some preach with exuberant enthusiasm the evils of money and riches, giving the impression God wants us all to be poor, or at least to just barely get by. Others, with the same enthusiasm, preach riches and abundance are there for the asking, giving the impression we should expect God to drop money out of the sky. Both views are
Unplugged
Issues with my home internet service left me unplugged from the internet for a little over a week. I often wonder what we all did before the internet? No email, no Googling, no Facebook, etc.
This past Sunday I was finally able to post a new article.
Actually, my biggest disappointment was not being able to use the Bible app on my
Who is the Greatest Today?
There are some today who would say the greatest person in the world is the president of the most powerful country, the United States of America. Others might say it is the pope, overseeing a church of around 1.2 billion people. Others may say it’s some very benevolent person.
When it comes to the greatest person in the world today,
Disappointments, Setbacks, and Tragedies
We all face disappointments, setbacks and tragedies. Life is not always easy or pleasant. How do you deal with unpleasant situations?
Disappointments are not exactly encouraging. They can in fact be
You Choose
I spent the long July 4th holiday in Denver handling some personal family matters. Kathy and I wanted to watch some fireworks on Thursday night, but after a long day, we were just too tired, so we watched some from New York on TV.
It was the annual Macy’s fireworks display on the Hudson River. I like fireworks but this was the most spectacular display I have ever seen. So much so, that Kathy and I decided to put it on our bucket list: spend the 4th in New York some day, to see that show.
There are times when there is a lot on your plate. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether it’s watching fireworks, watching a movie, resting, or doing something else you enjoy, taking a break is a good thing. It is needed.
Sometimes you need a mental break to just let things go for a while. Otherwise situations outside of your control can overwhelm and frustrate you. It’s not selfish to take care of yourself, to do what you need to do for you, so you can be your best for others.
In all of life’s many and varied situations, I am really grateful to have a standard to live by. Without a standard for truth how can one really know what is true and not true, good or best, a right choice or a wrong choice? For nearly 40 years I have tried my best to rely on the Bible as my standard for truth.
As you well know, circumstances and situations are not always cut and dried. Obviously if the issue is stealing then it’s pretty apparent; stealing is wrong. But everything in life is not that simple.
My starting point in all situations and circumstances has to be love: that is the foundation. Jesus said the first and greatest commandment is to love God with your whole heart, mind, soul, and strength. The second, he said, is to love your neighbor as yourself. On those two everything else rests.
It’s easy to love people when they are doing everything right. It is quite another when their actions obviously violate God’s standard for truth. But, regardless of where people are at, our actions and motivation need to be rooted in love.
All people have free will; they choose to believe what they want to believe. We can speak the truth to people to help them so their lives will be blessed. They can choose to accept it or reject it.
You and I cannot make people accept and believe God’s Word; that is not our job. But perhaps one of the saddest situations occurs when someone who at one time did know and believe God’s Word, but has since chosen to put it aside, and now follow their own God of convenience. Again, God gave all of us free will to choose, and really, when you think about it, we choose every single day what we are going to believe.
I truly do grieve for those who once knew the truth but have chosen to put God, His Word, and His Son aside. At best that is a very uncertain and dark path to take. But, even so, because His very nature is love, He will forgive and receive those who choose to return back to Him with open arms.
Mike Verdicchio
2013
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America, America
Thursday mark the 237th anniversary of the United States of America.
Last year I posted, “Was It A Coincidence?”
This year’s post is a link to last year’s post because there is some
Relax And Enjoy Your Flight
I am writing this sitting in my aisle seat about 39,000 feet in the air. I am aboard flight 3837 from Denver to Phoenix. I am experiencing something I have never experienced before.
I have flown numerous times. I have been on big jumbo transatlantic aircrafts, as well as little puddle jumpers. But today, aboard a 737 from Southwest Airlines, the irony is just too funny.
God’s Resume
Being a longtime fan of the Bible, I am familiar with the stories or records we can read. Many are incredible events that happened to individuals, groups of people, and even whole nations. Have you ever considered those records are not really about
Reflections of a Dad
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It was 3:35 in the afternoon when she arrived weighing in at 8 pounds and 9 ounces. Nine months of anticipation was over. I was officially a father.
I still remember that day, clear as a bell. Having dad in the delivery room