God is…
It’s always a good thing to refocus our attention on the One in Whom we have placed our trust. The thoughts and activities of life can blur our perception of the traits and characteristics of our Great God; remember that …
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.
That Emotional Pendulum
In our world today it seems that most of our lives are characterized by either the urgency of the immediate or the apathy of inactivity. We swing back and forth between being stirred up about issues that are screaming for …
A Christian Nation – Part 3
Is America a Christian nation? That question is asked more and more frequently these days, especially when unbelievers are incensed at the idea of other people mixing religion with politics. Many of them claim that the Founding Fathers were not …
Grand Canyon Living
I’m sure that many of you, like myself, have seen wonderfully colorful and beautiful photographs of the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon. Some of these are in ‘panorama’ format as the photographer attempted to capture the “bigness” of the …
A Christian Nation – Part 2
Is America a Christian nation? What did the Founding Fathers think of God – if they thought of Him at all? What about those who sought admission to the Union since inception? Did these people intend for the fabled “separation …
Stay Focused
Driving a car is one of the activities that most of us participate in that requires we stay focused on what we are doing. This is especially true when we drive for an extended period of time. It is necessary …
A Christian Nation
Is America a Christian nation? There are many cultural shifts happening these days within the United States that are shaking the country to its core. There are those who see these changes as opportunities for advancement of their personal beliefs. …
Follow The Leader
As children we would occasionally play a game of “Follow the Leader.” Each of us worked hard at imitating every move and action the “leader” performed. Many times the crazier or more difficult the moves the better it was! The …
Dear Tim – The Nature of Sexual Immorality
Dear Tim (taken from an ongoing online chat), 1. “You do not know me or my brothers and sisters.” – You don’t know me either. What does that have to do with anything? I don’t have to “know” a person …
Knowing vs Doing the Word of God
There is a big difference between knowing vs doing the Word of God! When Christopher, our son, was about seven years old he and I planned an overnight camping trip to a small park close to our home in western …