If I have learned anything in 2020, it is the following. Some of my education has taken place in remedial classes, reviewing material that I apparently knew at one point but had to brush up on: God is good, and His intentions are to bless me and others. He did not cause the events of […]
Faith
God was Silent, So It Seemed
God was silent, or so it seemed. The age of His prophets walking amid His people had long passed, or so it seemed. The tales of the patriarchs, along with the narrative of Moses leading the children of Israel into freedom, were all that the current generation had left. These stories evoked more wistful sighs […]
Keep it Short and to the Point
For the most part, Jesus prayers’ were short and to the point when he healed, forgave or delivered someone. His most prolonged prayers were heard only by his closest companions. (John 13-17) Perhaps I should write a book “Caveman Prayers” by Katherine Walden. “Heart, be at peace!” “Arm, be healed!” “Forgive me, Jesus.” “Jesus, Iowa […]
I’m a Christian. Where’s My Discount?
I came across the following blog I wrote five years ago and felt to republish it in light of today’s economy in 2020. Christian professionals and business owners are losing friends who felt somehow entitled to exclusive discounts on their services. I’m sorry to break it to you, but being a Christian isn’t like being […]
Am I Religious? Good Question
Religion noun Definition of religion 1a: the state of a religious a nun in her 20th year of religion b(1): the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance 2: a personal set or institutionalised system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices 3 archaic: scrupulous […]
Trusting Him in the Storm
There are times that you just have to go through the storm, taking him at his word. He goes through it with you. A few years back, after a hug and a kiss goodbye, my friend and I gave my mother a final wave as we headed home. Having made the return trip between Edmonton […]