She persisted
Now is the time for great faith. If you’re a Christian, as I am, you’ve likely been asking God to intervene in the affairs of our nation to restore righteousness and reason, as… Continue reading
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We are his cause
A lot of us humans have a pet cause, which is one of the things that sets us apart from the animal kingdom – our pets don’t have a human cause. But, of… Continue reading
Now is the day of salvation, but night is coming
The end is near. Jesus is coming back soon; I just know it. If you’ve been putting off faith in God because you figured you had plenty of time to repent, I’d suggest… Continue reading
We have the power
Christians are a different breed. We look like everyone else but as “reborn” ones we possess a life force that non-Christians do not have. Strange but true. All who have turned to God… Continue reading
The devil made me do it
Imagine with me that in Sunday’s big game every time Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes steps out on the field he’s thinking, “Man, I know I’m going to throw an interception. I… Continue reading
The peace we need most
It’s pretty peaceful here where I live, at least outwardly. Our local towns aren’t plagued by violent robbers and rioters; murderers and malcontents don’t roam the streets. Within some of our homes, however,… Continue reading
That’s why we get monthly bills
I can’t remember Thanksgivings. With nine brothers and sisters, who eventually were bringing spouses and children, you would think every one would be memorable, if only for the chaos and commotion. But my… Continue reading
It’s all or nothing
I have what I believe is a knock-down refutation of any doctrine of salvation by works. I call it the “All or Nothing” argument. See what you think. If our salvation were based… Continue reading
Are we not to judge?
All those babies killed by Hamas terrorists? Don’t judge them. The Bible says, “Do not judge.” So there you go. What’s for dinner? One of the “Vote Yes” on Ohio Issue 1 TV… Continue reading
It’s oh so natural
Evil has a long and sobering history. There is nothing new under the sun . . . not torture and murder, not rape and enslavement, not subjugation, treachery, serial lying, and all manners… Continue reading
This is war
I don’t believe God wants us to be nice. Well, not always nor to everyone, anyway. Sometimes a little righteous anger is called for. And I’m here for it. I think one reason… Continue reading
12 Gifts of ChristX – Salvation
We used to do a “white elephant” gift exchange at our family Christmas party every year. It’s a lot of fun once the stealing starts. No gift you’ve selected is securely yours until… Continue reading
12 Gifts of ChristX – Joy
We Christians have a joy problem….a disconnect between what we profess and believe to be ours in Christ and what is exhibited in our attitude and countenance. The sullen, angry, joyless Christian seems… Continue reading
12 Gifts of ChristX – Comfort
If we had a Christmas wish list of the gifts we would like to receive in Christ, it would definitely include freedom from suffering and pain. Wouldn’t that be a knock-down argument for… Continue reading
12 Gifts of ChristX – An inheritance
I’m picturing a scene….one that’s surely played out regularly all over the country. Family members of a recently departed loved one are gathered in a lawyer’s office, in various emotional states, to hear… Continue reading