What is the gospel of Jesus Christ? Is it socialism? Is it just one of many ways to God? Is it an invention of white American men? I've posted this message before...and I'll post it again... The Greek word translated “gospel” in the New Testament means “good news”, and in the context of the Bible … Continue reading WHAT IS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS?
Tag: The Meaning of Life
THE GOSPEL OF JESUS, AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE TO US
There is no middle ground in God's universe. Too many people-even professing Christians-think that the events we celebrate at Easter are insignificant. In reality they represent the most important events in the history of mankind, and the most important truths we could ever consider... WE CAN BE FREE FROM THE PENALTY OF SIN “Christ died … Continue reading THE GOSPEL OF JESUS, AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE TO US
TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A PURPOSE
Looking into the amazing blue sky today, with its white and light-grey cumulus suspended all around, a truth struck me for the first time: there's a purpose for everything in nature... Butterflies and bees pollinate; birds spread seed over the land; rock keeps us...on the surface...and clouds transport water. Bacteria and enzymes break things … Continue reading TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A PURPOSE
SEEKING LIFE
I just had an uncanny experience, relating to a book my son sent me. A few days ago I wrote down a little revelation I had: something of an epiphany... I recalled a book ( a very good book) written by Robert McGee, called "Search for Significance". McGee's thesis was that we all crave significance … Continue reading SEEKING LIFE
WHEN YOU’RE DOWN AND TROUBLED
What do you do when you're down and troubled? Do you cuddle the dog? Do you put the TV on? Do you pop a pill or light a joint? We've probably all had someone tell us when we're down that there are people worse off than us. That's supposed to cheer us up. But as … Continue reading WHEN YOU’RE DOWN AND TROUBLED





