As we spent this 9/11 remembering the terrible events of eleven years ago, we should cherish the peace we have in our lives. Or if we don’t have peace, we should do everything possible to find it. God intends us to be happy, at peace, and fulfilled. Unfortunately, Continue reading “You Won’t Find Peace in Your Life if You’re Not a Peacemaker”
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The Real Secrets to a Life of Happiness, Peace, Fulfillment—What and Why?
Let’s start with the first question—What are the Real Secrets to Life? That’s easy—listen, read, love, fight, believe, live, and pray. These seven simple words can unlock a life of happiness, peace, and fulfillment. Don’t believe me—or simply don’t want to believe me? Then don’t read any further. But let me tell you one last thing before you stop reading—doubt is Continue reading “The Real Secrets to a Life of Happiness, Peace, Fulfillment—What and Why?”
Would you let Jesus into the church parking lot?
There’s a left-hand turn into our church parking lot off of a very busy street. I sat there today as about 40 cars passed by without one person slowing up or stopping to let me make the left turn. And that included someone turning into church who could not even stop before turning to let me make the turn. Much to my surprise that person was Continue reading “Would you let Jesus into the church parking lot?”
Do you have the patience of God?
I’ll answer for myself—No! In fact, right now I don’t have the patience of Job or anyone else for that matter. In fact, I think that I have lost all sense of patience. I have absolutely no patience lately with Continue reading “Do you have the patience of God?”
Are you following God’s command to you?
How can we love God and not love each other? If God loves each one of us equally and unconditionally, how can we be expected to do anything else but love each other equally and unconditionally? Think about this the next time you Continue reading “Are you following God’s command to you?”
Some inspiration from D-Day and Omaha Beach…
We all know the picture—row after row of white grave markers arranged in perfect order. However, I had never been to the Omaha Beach memorial in the Normandy area of France. So, as I turned the corner I knew what I was going to see but not what Continue reading “Some inspiration from D-Day and Omaha Beach…”
Do you love like God loves you?
God is not selective with his love—he plays no favorites. He loves each one of us equally. He loves us regardless of the color of our skin. He loves us regardless of our religion. He loves us no matter what we have done or will do.
With God, it is all about Continue reading “Do you love like God loves you?”
Are there any Christian politicians?
I am beginning to think the answer is “no.” I say that because being a Christian is about being a believer in and follower of Jesus Christ. And Jesus’ command to us Continue reading “Are there any Christian politicians?”
What is God?
I know this sounds like a complex, metaphysical question that has little to do with real life. Nothing could be further from the truth on all accounts. Like everything in life we try to Continue reading “What is God?”
What’s unclear about God’s command to love?
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12
Please help me out because I just don’t get it. God gave us ten commandments that can be summarized by two: LOVE him and LOVE others. In LOVE, God sacrificed his only Son for our sins. And the night before he was beaten and hung on a cross — for us! — Jesus gave us a simple commandment to LOVE.
Continue reading “What’s unclear about God’s command to love?”
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