Are you searching for hope but not finding it?
Are you searching for hope but not finding it? The bottom line is that "many" Americans are searching for something that Americans "overwhelmingly" believe is in the Bible. However, even as that's happening, they also think the country is going downhill. What does that mean? ...
The Problem of Being Selfish
The Problem of Being Selfish. Yes, most of us know being selfish isn't good. And we're really good at recognizing when other people are selfish. But do we know when we are being selfish? Furthermore, for Christians, do we even realize the full extent of our selfishness? Not to mention, ...
Who were the other two men on the crosses?
Who were the other two men on the crosses with Jesus? They were us. You and me. They were everyone who has ever heard the name of Jesus. It's a simple story. Quite short. Twelve verses. In Luke's Gospel. And yet, it tells the story of every one of us ...
Does going to church make you feel good?
Does going to church make you feel good? Going to church and feeling like we just had a good cup of coffee really shouldn't make us feel the same way. Either we're way too focused in on coffee, or we're really not that into going to church! ...
Is the Holy Spirit the Spirit of the Father or the Spirit of the Son
Who is the Holy Spirit? Is He the Spirit of the Father? Or maybe the Spirit of the Son? Does it matter? And is it "who" or "what"? So many questions! And it's tempting to just ignore them. Or assume they don't really matter. Just call it/him the Spirit of ...
Was casting lots really used to determine God’s will?
Was casting lots really used to determine God's will? Yes, it was really done. Before we assume this is like playing the dice in Vegas, we need to put ourselves back in time. Back to Biblical times. When God interacted more directly with His people. And dare I say, when ...
Did Jesus really foretell Jewish celebrations in Heaven?
Did Jesus really foretell Jewish celebrations in Heaven? Yes, He did. Do you remember where? And the bonus question - why? After all, Jesus is the namesake of Christianity. So why will there be any Jewish celebrations, let alone one that Jesus is looking forward to? ...
Does God really protect us? If yes, from what?
Does God really protect us? Of course he does. Then another thought: Does he always protect us in the way we want, when we want it? ...
Christians – What are you wearing? Your Sunday best?
Christians - What are you wearing? Your Sunday best? Uh Oh. Is this going to be about wearing clothes that are "appropriate" for Christians? Like long dresses for women? Suits and ties for men? If that's what you're concerned about, don't worry. I'm talking about something else entirely. Well, sort ...
On this rock Part 2 – Justice and Love to the Ancient Ones
It's time to look at Justice and Love to the Ancient Ones. Remember, the ancient ones created our species. We had a lot to learn. Justice was important to the ancient ones, so they wanted us to share the same feeling about it. But justice, by itself, can be just ...
