What’s the current state of your spirit? Excellent (you’re doing great) Good (you’re doing well) Fair (you’re doing okay) Poor (you’re in a slump and your spirit could use some awakening) Regardless of the current state of your spirit, at some point, you may want to be renewed or grow spiritually. With that, this article […]
Discovering the Divine in Creation: What Does God Want Us to Know?
I love the beauty of nature especially flowering plants and spectacular sunsets. Before I share my thoughts about discovering the divine in creation, I want to set the stage by describing my immediate surroundings to you. My cockapoo (Buddy) has inserted his nose deep into freshly cut kentucky bluegrass and he’s taking a siesta in […]
Seven Amazing Benefits of Choosing to Follow Jesus
Does faith in Jesus change lives? In this blog, I’m going to provide some perspective on the most crucial decision you’ll ever make and discuss the amazing benefits of choosing to follow Jesus. Have you ever thought about what it would be like to “walk in the shoes” of a person who has an entirely […]
Hate Your Own Sin – Have Mercy and Extend Grace to Others
Have you seen the bumper sticker “Love the sinner, hate the sin”? I think it begs the question, what about hating our own sin? Perhaps, a new take on this bumper sticker is in order… “Love the sinner, hate your own sin”. Do we hate our own sin or just hate the sin in others? […]
Is the Virgin Birth Credible?
The holiday season is here. It’s time to decorate the Christmas tree, gather with friends and family, shop till we drop, eat lots of sweets, and if the weather permits, attend a local parade. One of the cities near where I live puts on a parade each year. The weather forecast was favorable. So, my […]