Tag: Jesus Christ

THE CARPENTER’S SON

THE CARPENTER’S SON

Do you ever feel inadequate, in a world where everyone seems to be going to university and getting degrees, and in which people separate themselves from you because you aren't intelligent or accomplished in their eyes? I once wrote a post titled, "Are Christians Ignorant?" The point was (I think) that people with the greatest … Continue reading THE CARPENTER’S SON

MY FAITH, MY TESTIMONY

MY FAITH, MY TESTIMONY

Why am I a Christian? How did it come to be? In answer, an entire book could be written, which would have quite a few racy, dramatic, well-thumbed scenes. However, it's likely that no-one, or almost no-one, would read it in todays racy, well-thumbed, sound-bite world, so instead here's a brief, somewhat clinical summary. (Not … Continue reading MY FAITH, MY TESTIMONY

ULTIMATE FREEDOM-IF YOU WANT IT

ULTIMATE FREEDOM-IF YOU WANT IT

Sometimes I don't think about God. Sometimes I don't speak with Him. Sometimes I'm not completely honoring of Him in the way I live my life. But here's the good news: God is still there: He's everywhere. He is where you are, right now. When I fail my God, and when I ignore Him, and … Continue reading ULTIMATE FREEDOM-IF YOU WANT IT

PRIDE OR TRUTH

PRIDE OR TRUTH

Over the years I've been blogging I've seen that the biggest yawn for readers, judging by their response-or lack of it-is any discussion of what truth is and what it means to us. I'm almost writing this post for myself, knowing that very few will be interested: hair color, hurt feelings and virtue-signaling are far … Continue reading PRIDE OR TRUTH

GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT GOD

GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT GOD

Thank you to my loyal readers who keep coming back and wondering where I've been: I'm planning on being back regularly from now on... Two things have been on my mind lately above others. One is our current political and social climate, and the other is the widespread belittlement of God even among professing believers. … Continue reading GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT GOD