At some stage in life, everyone has embraced a challenging endeavor with a mix of excitement and hopeful anticipation. We approach these tasks aware that we might not be fully prepared, yet we carry an unwavering confidence. Once we achieve our goal, we celebrate the success, imperfections and all. That feeling of “I did it!” is something that can be …
Maturing Through Love
As I mature into senior citizen status, I’m acutely aware of this one reality, “My own spirituality grows or wanes in direct proportion to my recognition and acceptance of God’s love for me”. My mind consistently seeks approval from all the wrong sources; the respect of my peers or other material world evidence that “I’m okay”. Yet my heart yearns …
Thankfulness: God’s Medicine
Anxiety and depression, the prevalent mental health afflictions in our society, often leave countless individuals grappling with a sense of hopelessness, believing that their struggles will forever hold them captive. While traditional therapeutic interventions and pharmacological treatments may provide some relief, they often perpetuate the notion that recovery is an elusive goal. However, God’s wisdom offers a profound alternative – …
The Deception of Numbers
Twenty-first century Western Civilization seems to be awash with a fascination for numbers. Ideologies and political movements are no longer judged through thoughtful reason and dialogue. Rather their gravitas is determined by how many people accept or ascribe to a particular thought. Even the most outrageous positions are accepted as viable, so long as enough people agree. Such cultural norms …
God’s Purpose with Humanity
The profound question of life’s purpose echoes through the ages, a query that has captivated philosophers and theologians alike. While some seek answers in the complexities of human existence, others turn to God’s Word for answers. In the very first pages of the Bible, God reveals His intent for humanity – to create beings in His own image. This declaration, …
Is God Proactive or Reactive?
As I continue to grow in Christ, I find myself more frequently questioning many of my long-held beliefs about God and the Bible. In fact, I have grown quite comfortable with asking myself why I believe as I do on numerous topics. I’m no longer fearful of questions. In fact I especially enjoy them when I know they emerge from …
God’s Primary Will For Your Life
Many years ago I was taught that God has a primary will or plan for every believer’s life, which included everything from occupation, marital status, the precise person I should marry, and the exact role I should fill in the Body of Christ. This teaching went on to say that if I, as an individual believer, failed to find and …
The Cruelest Religion On Earth
I believe that Evolution is the cruelest religion in the history of humanity. Please allow me to elaborate. I refer to Evolution as a religion because it requires faith to accept its premises and conclusions. Any ideology which requires faith is a religion. Some say it is a science, but it isn’t, and this is why. Science is the study …
The Reckless Love Of God
God created humans to be His cherished companions on earth, but their free will often leads them to act cruelly and unlovingly towards Him. Throughout scripture, one of the prominent themes is God’s unwavering desire to be reunited with humanity. This is the driving force behind every major event recorded in the Bible. The ultimate manifestation of this persistent love …
Dispensational Danger
Looking back over the years of my efforts to walk with Christ, I can see how many of my initial beliefs or conclusions about God and the Bible have changed. Dispensationalism is one. For those who do not understand this term, it is the recognition that throughout time God has “changed the rules for humanity” so to speak. Scholars refer …