Changing the World
What is going on in our country, and not only in our country but in the greater world at large? Same sex “marriage” is now the law of the land here in the US. The European Union is on the …
Category: Politics
Politics brings the influence of God’s Word into the political realm. Christ Himself said we are to be salt and light. It is not a question of whether you’re registered as a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent or any other political classification. The simple fact is that if you are not exemplifying the Word of Christ in every area of life then you may not be a true follower of Jesus.
July 4th
July 4th is celebrated as Independence Day in the United States. There are cookouts, family gatherings and fireworks. There’s swimming, playing and a lot of activity. There is a small amount of gratitude expressed for the 13 Colonies and their …
Dealing With Feelings
Each and every one of us (saint and sinner alike) is involved in a war – a spiritual war. Christians come to God and accept the grace and forgiveness found only through Christ. We are cleansed and made new. Our …
A Well Oiled Machine
There is nothing more intriguing than the working of a well oiled machine – whether you are amazed at the latest technological innovation or just love the sound of a finely-tuned muscle car. I remember our son, Christopher, when he …
The Power of God
People often have a faulty or inaccurate view of God. Some people don’t know Him at all. Others view Him as some sadistic monster with power and an ego that is out of control. Those are the extreme cases to …
A Ready Response
Growing up in the “cold war” era of our nation’s history, one response I remember was the trend of families building bomb shelters in their basements or backyards. We used to undergo nuclear attack drills at school where we were …
Problems With Evolution – Part 2
There are many aspects of the Theory of Evolution which deserve some critical examination. Problems with Evolution – Part 2 is an ongoing analysis of the information being purported about the ‘proof’ of evolution. It’s not necessarily the facts people …
Prepared
My father served 20 years in the United States Air Force, joining at the age of 18 and working in the Strategic Air Command on B-52 bombers for his entire career. As I grew up on various bases following dad …
God and Civil Disobedience
This month (June) is the anticipated response from the SCOTUS, the Supreme Court of the United States, regarding how the court system will view the legalization of homosexual ‘marriages.’ Will there be an established normalization of such unions by the …
Making Space
Looking back over my rather ordinary life I have noticed a consistent pattern when it came to building new relationships. As Joyce and I eagerly anticipated the addition of a new baby to our married life, we also were faced …