Lost Its Luster?
Did you ever have something that you really liked or enjoyed that eventually “lost its luster”? Most people have – I did. When I was in grade school one of the things I loved to do with my friends after …
Tag: Theology
Theology is the systematic study of the nature, character, and attributes of God as contained in the Bible. It is a way for people to work their way through the myriad claims about Who God is, and is essential to correctly understand the truth about the Creator of the universe.
Influence
My father was a career military man having joined the Air Force at the age of 18, fresh out of high school. He served faithfully during my childhood, for twenty years – retiring the same spring that I graduated from …
Getting What We Deserve?
Did you ever get something that you knew you really didn’t deserve? During the last couple of days I’ve searched my memory for just such an event in my life. Outside of all the things that Jesus has done for …
Get To Know God – Part 3
People who focus strictly upon what Scripture states, without having an intimate relationship with the Author, devolve into becoming religious. They don’t get to know God, they just get to know about Him. Wars, murders, thefts and all other forms …
Get To Know God – Part 2
Even though my past is something to be ashamed of, I have learned that God has done more than I could have imagined to win over my heart and life. The key in changing my distorted perception was found in …
Signs of Wear
Many people have two sets of silverware or plates, one for company and special occasions and another for common or everyday uses. I can understand the necessity of such an arrangement. Almost anything that gets used daily begins to lose …
Get To Know God
People often have an inaccurate or limited view of the character of God. Some people don’t know Him at all. Some view Him as a sadistic monster with an ego that is out of control. There are those who have …
Reason Versus Faith
What is reason, and what is faith? Is there a difference between them? Can reason and faith be reconciled and harmonious, or are they eternally at odds with each other? Could we think of their association as reason and faith, …
Silence Is Golden
The old adage “Silence is Golden” is usually quoted when we are overwhelmed by the seemingly unending chatter of someone who is talking way too much, when all we would like is just some peace and quiet. The culprit is …
An Old Vaudeville Joke
There was an old Vaudeville joke that my grandfather loved to repeat. It went something like this; Patient; “Doctor, doctor, it hurts when I do this.” Doctor; “Then stop doing it!” I realize how corny that old routine sounds, but …