Which is more important - Christmas or Easter?

Which is more important – Christmas or Easter?

Which is more important - Christmas or Easter?  Since so many people only go to church on Christmas and Easter, I'm guessing it's a tough choice.  So they cover the bases, so to speak, and go to church for both.  But what if I told you that choosing between the ...
You can take the ___ out of ___, but ...

You can take the ___ out of ___, but …

You can take the ___ out of ___, but ...   Let's fill in the blanks.  Sort of.  As in - through Moses, God took the Israelites out of Egypt, but you can't take Egypt out of the Israelites ...
The problem of talking about problems

The problem of talking about problems

The problem of talking about problems.  Most people don't like it when other people talk about their problems.  On the flip side, lots of people don't like to talk about their problems either.  So should we talk about our problems?  Or should we stay silent?  Maybe something in between?  And ...
Are we supposed to Believe God, Believe in God or Follow God?

Are we supposed to Believe God, Believe in God or Follow God?

Are we supposed to believe God - believe in God - or follow God?  Are those three sets of words all different?  Or do they all mean the same thing?  Well, it depends.  When were you born?  What culture do you live in / come from?  Most important, are you ...
Does the New Testament say to tithe ten percent?

Does the New Testament say to tithe ten percent?

Does the New Testament say to tithe ten percent?  That's a question lots of people probably wonder about.  And if it does, it it ten percent of gross income?  Or ten percent of net income?  Or was that just an Old Testament thing? ...
blessed are those who mourn

Blessed are those who mourn

Blessed are those who mourn.  Oh yeah.  That's a message we all want to hear.  Especially when it's translated as "happy are those who are unhappy".  But remember, this is Jesus.  Everything's either upside down or backwards.  After all, Jesus is the one who said, Mt 20:16 “So the last ...
ancient myths, modern poetry and Heaven

Ancient Myths, Modern Poetry and Heaven

What do ancient myths and modern poetry have to do with Heaven?  More than you might think.  It's not that they actually describe Heaven.  But there's something about them that's worth considering ...
Blessed are the poor in spirit - from The Beatitudes

Blessed are the poor in spirit

Blessed are the poor in spirit.  Seriously?  The poor in spirit are blessed?  That sounds so backwards!  It's even more strange when it's translated as happy are the poor in spirit!  It seems like it should be blessed are the rich in spirit.  And yet, that's not what Jesus said.  ...
Will we be married in Heaven?

Will we be married in Heaven?

Will we be married in Heaven?  That's a tough question.  And many people don't really like the easy answer.  That easy answer, of course is, no we won't be married in Heaven.  And that's because Jesus said, The people of this age marry and are given in marriage. 35 But those ...
Dragons and the things God has prepared for those who love him

Dragons and the things God has prepared for those who love him

The goal here wasn't to tell you that toothless will be in Heaven.  And it wasn't to get you to want to ride around the universe on him.  No, the goal was to get you to think.  Even more so, to dream.  And dream big.  Really big.  And very good.  ...
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