My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…. (Hosea 4:6a ESV) Is your response to that verse, “amen” or “oh me?” Now that I have your attention let’s discuss knowledge. Remember we have been looking at a path that God wants His children to walk in this life. He wants to equip us to represent Him… Continue reading The Meaning of Life – LOVE (by way of Knowledge)
The Meaning of Life: LOVE (by way of Moral Excellence)
Okay, I’m going to try this again. I know that writing about morality puts one on very shaky ground these days. The last time I tried I was met with some….. unkind words on social media. But as we go through the life path found in 2 Peter 1 or as I like to call it,… Continue reading The Meaning of Life: LOVE (by way of Moral Excellence)
The Meaning of Life: LOVE (by way of Faith)
Would you like to be useful or useless? Hmm…. would you like to bear fruit or be unfruitful? What if I told you that I can guarantee you a useful and fruitful life, would you be interested? If so – read on / if not – I hear you can now watch cartoons all day on TV! For those… Continue reading The Meaning of Life: LOVE (by way of Faith)
The Meaning of Life
Let’s lighten it up a bit. My last blog entry caused a bit of a stir, so let’s soften the mood with an easier and lighter topic. How about THE MEANING OF LIFE (pause for dramatic music). What is the meaning of life? What is your purpose, what is your task? Where might we go to find… Continue reading The Meaning of Life
Can you be a Gay Christian?
Wow! Isn’t that the question of the day in America? The question that is dividing Christian denominations. The question that is causing pastors to be arrested in parts of the Western world for hate speech violations. The question that (perhaps) will be the tool for persecution of the American church. If I didn’t type it myself I… Continue reading Can you be a Gay Christian?
Can I be a Christian and not attend Church?
Can I be a Christian and not attend church? Actually, in all my years as a pastor I haven’t fielded that question often. But I have heard the declaration, “You don’t have to go to church to be a Christian.” Well, my answer to the question / my response to the declaration is “yes” or “no”… Continue reading Can I be a Christian and not attend Church?
Is All Life Worth Living?
There are many strategies employed by people who stand for life. Strategies that are designed to change hearts, minds and opinions. One of these is to highlight extraordinary lives of people with conditions that, if diagnosed before birth, would put them at high risk to be aborted. A recent example is a video Ashton Kutcher posted on Facebook. Whether or not… Continue reading Is All Life Worth Living?
