Tag: Devotion

HOW TO KEEP YOUR FAITH

HOW TO KEEP YOUR FAITH

  If you’ve been a Christian for more than a few days, your faith has been tested. And this is consistent with scripture. God will test us to see if our faith is genuine and to make us stronger (note 1) and he will discipline us (2). Our enemy will test us to try to destroy our … Continue reading HOW TO KEEP YOUR FAITH

DEAR GOD, WHY DID YOU MAKE?

DEAR GOD, WHY DID YOU MAKE?

(this post is a continuation of the previous one, titled "Throwing paint for the glory of God") DEAR GOD, WHY DID YOU MAKE? Dear God, why did you have to make A thing to look like that? It seems as though you took some paint And threw it with a splat - Why did you form the toad, … Continue reading DEAR GOD, WHY DID YOU MAKE?

HEAVEN: WHAT WILL BE LEFT OF YOU?

HEAVEN: WHAT WILL BE LEFT OF YOU?

In the twinkling of an eye we will be immortal (1 Corinthians 15:50-52). That is, those of us who’ve accepted the gospel message about Jesus Christ (verses 1-8), and so are forgiven of our old way of life. What intrigues me is the question of who we will be when we are changed. Oh, the … Continue reading HEAVEN: WHAT WILL BE LEFT OF YOU?

FAITH IS LIKE GARLIC

FAITH IS LIKE GARLIC

Don’t you just smell one of those forced analogies coming, like someone trying to hammer a square peg into a round hole? Actually, if you make the round hole big enough, the peg will just drop right in there, no probs. Here’s the big hole… I made a delicious stew yesterday, and being one of … Continue reading FAITH IS LIKE GARLIC

I AM AN ALIEN

I AM AN ALIEN

Those of you who know me have always suspected that there was something odd about me. Well alright, I’m odd in a lot of ways. Now I believe the time has come to make my confession, and “come clean” as you earthlings sometimes put it. ... The truth is that I do not belong to this … Continue reading I AM AN ALIEN