One of the dumbest things I have ever said was telling someone, “I am comfortable with my God about my actions.” I was in the midst of a business “divorce” and had my high-and-mighty, holier-than-thou face on. I was not only quoting God but I was owning him. Continue reading
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It’s Tough Being Christian
“It’s not that the Christian faith has been tried and found difficult, but rather it’s been found difficult and left untried.” G.K. Chesterfield
This is a follow-up to my last post—Do You Pass the Christian Test? Chesterfield said it all too well, with some embellishing by me—it’s difficult being a Christian and left mostly untried by so many. Many “Christians” are so good at talking the talk but stumble when they try to walk the talk. In fact, many don’t even try to walk. It’s easier just talking. Continue reading
Do You Pass the Christian Test?
What’s the one word that really means you are a Christian? If you answered “Jesus” or “Christ” you get partial credit. What is the one word that means you really follow Jesus Christ and, therefore, are really a Christian? Continue reading
Christmas Is Over. Christ Isn’t.
December 25th has come and gone. The trees are drooping in their stands and there are presents to return. The holiday is gone—the rush thankfully over—but fortunately the Savior is still here. He always is. Continue reading
Take Him Off the Cross
This is a great time of year for each one of us to take Jesus off the cross. He can’t rise in our lives if we don’t bring him down, take out the nails, and unfree him to rise, just like Joseph of Arimathea did. What? More abstraction than reality? Think again. Continue reading
Ready for Christmas or Christ?
I’m trying to answer that question. In my case, I think the answer is neither. I’m not finished with the Christmas shopping and between that and work I’m not ready for Christ. Sad—I know. Continue reading
You or God?
Who comes first? Simple question. I do a lot of writing about God but I find myself asking who really does come first in my life. The answer should also be simple but it is tough if we are really honest with ourselves. The problem is the answer gets complicated just like we contemplate our lives. That’s because the answer is not simple. What??? Continue reading
Walk the Christmas Walk, Not the Talk!
For a lot of people, Christmas is the tree, presents, and maybe some good cheer. For a lot of Christians, Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus, but in talk only. What Christmas should be is a time to live the birth of Jesus by “walking” Christmas, not just “talking” it. Continue reading
Jesus Born Again
The focus today is on Cyber Monday, after enduring Black Friday and even early sales on Thanksgiving Day. Our focus should be on the rebirth of Jesus in our lives. Continue reading
Who’s at the Center of Your Life?
No trick question. The answer should be quick and simple. God. He should be at the center of every life.
I love my family; my world revolves around them. But God is Continue reading