That’s the way we get along…

That’s the Way We Get Along… It is too easy to get caught up in the emotions of a spicy social media discussion. These unfortunately often devolve into the use of angry cuss words and demeaning name calling. The result being deeper division, and in many cases the loss of relationships. In today’s hyper-connected world, […]

Getting along…

When we disagree— I have a good friend from years ago, with whom I occasionally cross pathes with on social media. My background and worldview is more conservative in nearly every way. He is much more progressive and liberal in his world view. With recent political and world events, our relationship has become a little […]

Knowing

Knowing God How Can I Know God? In a world filled with questions about purpose, meaning, and the divine, many seek to know God—to understand His nature, His will, and His love. Yet, the path to truly knowing God is not found in abstract philosophies or fleeting spiritual experiences. It is found in a personal, […]

Living Fearlessly

Living without Fear Have you ever met someone whose default setting seems to be “Drive fast and take chances”? Some people seem to live for the next adrenaline boost. Makes me wonder if they have an adrenaline addiction. I don’t think they live this way because they don’t feel afraid. I suspect rather that it […]

Easter edition…

Easter Edition… It’s almost Easter! As a child I had been taught that Easter was about the resurrection of Christ from the tomb, but in those early years it was mostly about easter eggs and chocolate. Jelly beans were actually my favorite…especially the green ones. The orange and yellow ones were next best, the red […]

Pulling back the Curtain

  Pulling back the Curtain… In November of 2024 the world clutched their pearls as the American people elected Donald Trump as president once more, this time with a clear mandate. He won every swing state as well as the popular vote.  At the writing of this post he has been in office for about […]

Divided…

The Divided States of America… Who or what is it that is dividing these United States of America? Is it Donald Trump and his MAGA agenda? Is it the radical socialist policies of Democratic party? Perhaps both?  Historically there have always been differences between left and right, red and blue, GOP and DNC, however something […]

Temptation…

How temptation works… Ahh… the perfect breakfast! The older I get the more tempting food becomes! Have you ever noticed that you can go for a long time without something…unless you know you are not supposed to have it… then suddenly you want it all the time! I notice this most when I am fasting, […]

So many Numbers!

So Many Numbers! The book of Numbers in the Old Testament is not the easiest book to understand. There are places where it interesting…and places where it’s confusing. There are places where there are just so many numbers! So many instructions! So many different rituals! I’m not surprised that the people of Israel had trouble […]