Tag: Faith

THE ELECTION RESULT

THE ELECTION RESULT

Let me issue this warning up front of my following tirade: half of you are really not going to like what I have to say. But which half? You'll probably only have to read a little way to find out... Here's another warning: the following video may be distressing to some nature lovers, though it does have … Continue reading THE ELECTION RESULT

SELF DESTRUCTION AND SALVATION

SELF DESTRUCTION AND SALVATION

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

THE “WHY DID I?” MOMENTS OF LIFE

THE “WHY DID I?” MOMENTS OF LIFE

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

THINKING OF YOU

THINKING OF YOU

Have you ever felt like nobody really cares about you? Having a tendency to be rather melancholy myself, I've struggled with those feelings on and off all my life. The truth is that someone does care...to the point of obsession... I've been scanning hundreds of old pictures I took of my sons just before the advent … Continue reading THINKING OF YOU

PRIVATE RELIGION?

PRIVATE RELIGION?

There are people who insist that if you have beliefs you should keep them to yourself. That is, unless you're a Buddhist, a Muslim, an atheist, an evolutionist, a Hindu, or a follower of just about any other religion or philosophy...besides Christianity. In a world awash with political correctness it's the Christians who are expected to keep their … Continue reading PRIVATE RELIGION?