What a tangled web we weave when we try to deceive God – Part 1
What a tangled web we weave when we're double-hearted. It happens a lot. We want one thing. We know we should want another thing. It's like those old commercials where there's an angel on someone's shoulder. And a devil on the other shoulder. Both tell us what to do. We'd ...
Is Covid-19 a modern-day Exile?
Is Covid-19 a modern-day exile scenario? We look at the virus as a bad thing, maybe from God. However, those who have read the Bible know that sometimes God allows bad things in order to bring about better things. Or to wake up His people. So, what if this is ...
Will God punish us today, like when He didn’t allow Moses to enter the Promised Land?
Does God punish us today, like when He didn't allow Moses to enter the Promised Land? That's a question that came up when we were studying one of the Beatitudes - Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. You can maybe see how the question might ...
The first amendment versus the Greatest Commandment
Which is more important to Christians? The first amendment versus the Greatest Commandment? Let me rephrase that. Which should be more important? It's the Greatest Commandment, isn't it? Or did I miss something? I'm asking because of something that's happening now. Just one example is in a recent CBS News headline: ...
Is Church Essential?
Is church essential? Of course it is! Many who say that though are only 50% right. Why? Because the question shouldn't simply be whether church is essential. First, it should be what is "church? For example, here's a recent headline: ‘Church Is Essential’ The building they gathered in wasn't essential ...
See the plank in your own eye
Open your eyes. Take the plank out of your own eye. Really see with them. The way Jesus said we need to see. Then ask, where is my treasure? Is it in Heaven or on earth? 'Cause if it's on earth, you're on the path to Hell. You know - ...
Suffering for doing good
If you've got that feeling to do good things, even with the potential cost to you, with no ulterior motives, with nothing but unselfish love for someone like your elderly neighbors that you're shopping for, why not acknowledge that's God? Jesus told us He'd try to get our attention. Here ...
Where is God in the Coronavirus?
Where is God in the Coronavirus / Covid-19 Virus / whatever you call it? The first place to look is in the mirror. Whether you're Christian or not, look in the mirror. You can learn something from what you see ...
Why do you live? The economy or God?
Why do you live? The economy or God? Really, that question comes down to who's your "god"? Do you live for the god of money - the economy? Or for the God of the Bible? It's a question that starts at the top - sort of. With our president - ...
Do Christians need tax breaks to give more?
Christians need tax breaks to give more? The headline in Christianity Today is: Christians Urge Congress to Incentivize Charitable Giving. I wonder, how many times did Jesus appeal to the Roman government to lower taxes for any reason, let alone to allow people to give more. What about the early ...
