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? ...
Christianity and politics make strange bedfellows
You've probably heard it before - Religion and politics make strange bedfellows. Today though, we're going to narrow it down to Christianity, rather than religion as a whole. So we end up with Christianity and politics make strange bedfellows. And when we narrow it down like that, the combination of ...
The problem of “church words” no one else understands
Church words. They are a problem. A big problem. We (Christians) use words that we learn in church. We know what they mean. But that doesn't mean everyone else does. It's like slang words/phrases - figures of speech ...
Which came first – the chicken or the egg? Why?
It's an age-old question. One of life's great mysteries. Which came first - the chicken or the egg? It's stumped people for a long time - apparently - because scientists are still working on it. At least they were up until a couple days ago. It's all figured out now ...
Is COVID in the Bible?
Is COVID in the Bible? Not directly. However, there are parallels from certain viewpoints. One way to look at it is through the book of Lamentations. What can we learn about COVID from Lamentations? I believe we can learn a lot. If we want to. Lamentations is an Old Testament ...
