Bring On the Hammer
Sometimes I need to stop and talk to the Lord about the difficulties Linda and I face and what He is doing. The summary usually comes down to this, “I don’t really know, but I trust.” I look back at what … Continue reading →
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Science Fiction’s Black Hole
I’ve been a science fiction fan all my life. I enjoy the imaginative places it can take us, the speculations on what might be. Creative juices can flow free as ever more improbable alien worlds unfold along with futures both … Continue reading →
Those Awkward Moments
We’ve all had them; those uncomfortable situations when there is some misunderstanding and there seems to be no graceful way to recover. We’ve crossed some social boundary and may not even know exactly what happened. Add a characteristic that makes … Continue reading →
Is Truth Relative?
It amazes me that intelligent people embrace the idea that truth is a subjective concept. If you are one of those people, I would like to engage you directly. The modern trend is to compartmentalize religious belief, reducing its relevance … Continue reading →
Why Say Yahweh?
If you have read the book, you may have noticed some of the Bible quotes look a little different than what you see in most translations. In particular, where you probably have “The LORD” in your Bible, this one says … Continue reading →
It’s Crazy to Be Lazy
In the book, I made reference to the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30. What follows is a deeper dive into the concepts it holds, along with a similar parable that Jesus told in Luke 19:11-27. It explains in … Continue reading →
For the Love of Dog
I like dogs. I believe God uniquely created them to meet our needs just as he created everything else on this earth. I am amazed by the diversity of things they have been bread and trained to do. I have … Continue reading →
You Deserve It
We’ve all heard the words. We’ve probably all said them. Advertisements tell you the words are true, and we’re all too ready to believe them. Are they true? Whatever “it” is, do we really deserve it? When we speak of … Continue reading →
Us Preachers’ Kids
Some years ago, a near tragedy in the family of a pastor friend of mine started me wondering if preachers’ kids really deserve their reputation. I first did a quick search to see if I could find any hard data … Continue reading →
Better Off Dead
I struggled with depression for much of my life. I would have argued with you if you tried to tell me that. Not many people knew me well enough to see it. I think my father did, but I wouldn’t … Continue reading →