Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Tag: Jesus Christ
Alfred Lord Tennyson, in 1850, wrote: “‘Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all” (from “In Memoriam”). Adverb: "Sea Breath" If we’re speaking of family, children, fathers, siblings, mothers, spouses, friends, I’d say Tennyson's statement is without doubt true-an axiom perhaps. We all lose someone, but we would not … Continue reading ROMANCE AND THE PAIN TO PLEASURE RATIO
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
This is a continuation of a pseudo- series of mine which I could almost title “The Top Ten Things Christian Ministers Say Which I Disagree With”. The list may have to be expanded to twenty, or fifty, or five hundred. Not that I’m anti-minister, or anti Church: I’m not at all. Many ministers are doing a … Continue reading THROWING PAINT FOR THE GLORY OF GOD
In several years of Bible study I’ve noticed that the only people Jesus Christ ever got angry with were those he labeled “hypocrites”.These were invariably people who were “religious” leaders, but were not living out the life they pressured others into living. He didn’t similarly lambast his disciples, so at least he didn’t think all … Continue reading ARE CHRISTIANS ALL HYPOCRITES?
When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful, A miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical. And all the birds in the trees, they'd be singing so happily, Joyfully, playfully watching me. But then they sent me away to teach me how to be sensible, Logical, responsible, practical. And they showed me a … Continue reading LIFE, LOVE AND LOGIC
Fuel for Faith, Food for Thought 