Remember the group of Americans known as ‘The Greatest Generation’? They lived through both the Great Depression, and World War II. They knew the true meaning of sacrifice. On December 8, 1941 after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made an impassioned speech before Congress. He asked that Congress declare thatContinue reading “Americans are Spoiled”
Category Archives: Christian
Heaven is Most Definitely For Real
I would like to talk about stories of people who have claimed to have taken a trip to Heaven. And I will use two particular examples. There was the story of Colton Burpo who said that he visited Heaven while undergoing surgery. The story is told by his father Todd Burpo in the book “HeavenContinue reading “Heaven is Most Definitely For Real”
Religion vs. Relationship
Religion (Noun): “a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.” Religion is a set of man-made rules, doctrines, ceremonies, andContinue reading “Religion vs. Relationship”
Troubles
Currently, we are facing a global pandemic. So I thought it would be a good idea to write something about facing troubles. The dictionary defines trouble as: (noun) “a state or condition of distress, annoyance, or difficulty.” And “a condition of physical distress or ill health”. How about we take a look at what theContinue reading “Troubles”
Diet and Defiling
Under the Old Covenant, God instructed the Israelites about their diets. God declared certain things to be clean and unclean. The Israelites were allowed to eat the things that were clean. But they were not allowed to eat the things that were unclean. If someone were to eat something that God had told them toContinue reading “Diet and Defiling”
Forgiveness….
What is forgiveness? Let’s find out. The Dictionary defines “forgive” as: VERB stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake: “I don’t think I’ll ever forgive David for the way he treated her” synonyms: pardon · excuse · exonerate · absolve · make allowances for · [more] feel no resentmentContinue reading “Forgiveness….”
Stewardship of the Earth
The Earth was created by the Lord God. The Earth, and everything in it, belongs to Him. The following Scripture passages will prove my above statements to be true: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) “Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is in it.” (DeuteronomyContinue reading “Stewardship of the Earth”
Onward Christian Soldier!
“Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,With the cross of Jesus going on before.Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;Forward into battle see His banners go!” (Sabine Baring-Gould, 1865) “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you orContinue reading “Onward Christian Soldier!”
The Last Full Measure
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) “It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here gave THE LAST FULL MEASUREContinue reading “The Last Full Measure”
Welcome the Refugee
“For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe. He executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing. So show your love for the alien, for youContinue reading “Welcome the Refugee”
