Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Tag: Devotion
I've lived long enough to be carrying an extensive series of regrets, lurking and lowering in the back of my mind, and occasionally smashing into my consciousness... I've done and said far too many stupid things. I've turned aside from far too many potentially fruitful situations, and I've neglected far too many lovely, precious people. … Continue reading TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A HUMAN BEING
We humans frequently under-estimate people because of the way they appear to us. If they look unattractive or sloppy, or if we decide in our minds that they're unintelligent, we mentally put them in a certain category and treat them accordingly. Such judgmental attitudes have always been part of the human psyche, but perhaps they're particularly rife in … Continue reading LOOKING SMALL, THINKING BIG
Self-destruction can be good or bad...it depends on you! I'd like to address two motivations for self-destruction. Don't worry, I'm not encouraging anyone to consider suicide. I've considered it many times, and finally lived to realize what a disastrous, wasteful, sad and selfish decision that could have been. God brought me into the world for a purpose: I don't have … Continue reading SELF DESTRUCTION AND SALVATION
I've lived long enough to have frequent moments of regret. I've done and said far too many stupid things. I've missed far too many great opportunities. I've neglected far too many lovely people. And far too many times I've said "Why did I...?" or "Why didn't I?" Before you start fretting on my behalf and … Continue reading THE “WHY DID I?” MOMENTS OF LIFE
A friend of mine who's been dabbling in several religions and philosophies for many years including Buddhism, but who's arrived at no particular view of truth (and probably never will) asked me if I meditate, and if so, what does Christian meditation entail... My answer was that whereas meditation within Buddhism and other philosophies is designed … Continue reading CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
Fuel for Faith, Food for Thought 