Years ago, I distinctly remember praying that I would live long enough to be taken up in the Rapture. I was only a child, and my prayer wasn't some great theological decision, but came from a fear of dying. In my young mind, it was better to be snatched up than face unknown death. While …
Friends
Proverbs 17:17 Do you consider yourself someone who has many friends? Are you sure that each person you call a friend, truly is one? Over the years, I’ve been hurt by people whom I thought were friends. The betrayal cut deeply until I took a hard look at our relationships and realized we weren’t friends …
When You Can’t Write
Been one of those kinds of weeks. Stuff happening but still had plenty of time to write for this week’s topic. Only problem was, I couldn’t come up with a thing. Had several good thoughts, but couldn’t get them to form into a cohesive idea. The blank screen stared back at me, daring me to …
Salvation: The Need
The greatest truth of all is our redemption by a loving God; how He made a way for us to return to Him. For my monthly Topic, I will look at that way which we call salvation. Entire books have been published on this truth, so I don't pretend to be able to cover it in one …
A New Direction
When I first started this blog, I had no clue what direction to take. I felt I should try to write something and perhaps I could gain some insight as I went along. But for me, the old adage is correct; he who aims at nothing, hits it every time. Without a clear vision of …
“But if not…” Stay the Course
Daniel 3:17-18 Years ago, I selected a life verse, the first part of Daniel 3:18. It’s part of an affirmation of faith from three young men that they would do what God said regardless of the consequences. Looking back on it now, it probably wasn’t the smartest choice, but I believe it was the right …
Tossing the Baby Out with the Bathwater
By now most folks have heard of the judgement day predictions by Family Radio Network owner Harold Camping. Mr. Camping believes, and has spent much of his personal fortune proclaiming that belief, that Jesus will return and the world will end May 21, 2011. He isn't the first man to make such a prediction, and I …
Black & White with Shades of Gray 