Whoever loves God must also love his brother and sister
Whoever loves God must also love his brother and sister. That's not from me. It's from the Bible. Certainly, non-Christians might feel no obligation to obey it. But if we're Christian, it's not a suggestion. It's not just a "nice" thing to think about. It's a command! And there aren't any ...
Why do you stand here looking into the sky? Do something!
Why do you stand here looking into the sky? If you're a wolf in the snow, you're looking for clear sky. Or maybe just like to howl at the moon. If you're a Christian, then this question is for you. Actually, this question was for you. It was asked a couple ...
Lithium and energy independence. Will God’s creation be destroyed again?
Deep in the Southern California desert, a massive drill rig taps into what could be the energy of the future. That’s the opening line from an NBC News article. But my question isn’t just about lithium and energy independence. No. I want to ask if, yet again, will God’s creation ...
Do Christians know who is poor?
The Bible says we should care for the poor. But do Christians know who is poor? I always thought, for the most part, it was pretty obvious who was poor and who was rich. Maybe the middle is hard to determine, but the rich and the poor? I didn't think ...
Why doesn’t the COVID pandemic make people more loving?
Is COVID making us more loving? Or more hating? That question came to mind when I first wrote this in August 2020. But now, in January 2022, I must change the question to Why doesn't the COVID pandemic make people more loving? It's sad to do that. And I know ...
Is Hell on earth a real thing?
We talk about something being Hell on earth. But is this really it? But before we got there, let's see what Hell means. Of course, it's about the devil, Satan, being in charge. And everything happens his way. That's what being in charge is about, right? And one other thing. ...
Do you make Jesus pray in vain?
Do you make Jesus pray in vain? If you're like me, the answer's yes. Way too often. What do I mean? Lk 22:31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you ...
Active surveillance for cancer again. Help me overcome my unbelief.
So, it begins again. I started active surveillance for prostate cancer early in 2020. Now, two years later, after surgery for removal became necessary, I'm in active surveillance for cancer again. We'll get to how that happened in a moment. For today though, after going from surveillance to surgery and ...
Christian and depressed. How is that possible?
The Bible says the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. How is it then that we can be Christian and depressed? With all that love, joy, peace, Etc., is it really possible to still be depressed? From experience, I say absolutely ...
How can I leave you again?
How can I leave you again? Some of you will recognize that question as the title of a John Denver song. Others will be reminded of someone. But who? Who can we leave, return to, and the lyrics to the song apply? ...
