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 […]
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God’s Not An Abusive Parent
Hebrews 12:19-23 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with […]
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 […]
What if Jesus was on Social Media?
If Jesus were walking the Earth today, He would be a master at the art of communicating a simple message in 140 characters or less. Twitter would have been the ideal platform for Him. When Jesus healed the sick, He didn’t mince His words. He prayed with authority. “Be clean!” (Luke 5:12-15) “Take up your […]
Beware! God Might Use You to be the Answer to Your Prayer
Galatians 4:4-7 – “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, […]