People who listen to culture tend to get their values bent up. They want to say sweeping grand generalizations about complicated issues. One such generalization is the statement: You should respect everyone’s religion no matter what it is or you’re ignorant. Let us examine this. Is every religion worth respecting? Some religions are made up… Continue reading Respect Every Religion? Really?
Tag: God the Father
Fight the Good Fight In Troubled Times
If you read the Bible, you see God doing powerful things with us weak and fallen mortals. In fact the weaker we are, the more God’s power is seen. The Israelites could not have escaped being genocided by the Egyptians without God’s help. The unarmed and untrained in battle ex-slaves should have no chance vs… Continue reading Fight the Good Fight In Troubled Times
Peace, Love, and Barbecues
Ever been in an internet argument? You’re just saying something common sense like, “Hey, love is the way. Jesus loves us all.” and someone wants to post something wrong that scripture debunks, and it leads to an internet argument. You’re out to show love, but others want to argue against love. Arguments can get you… Continue reading Peace, Love, and Barbecues
Racism Is Evil
I searched the archives, and I have several posts explaining that racism is a sin. They are widely regarded as accepted too showing that the grand majority of people are against racism. When confronted with a hateful event, we must be careful not to become a hater ourself less we become the evil that we… Continue reading Racism Is Evil
Jesus is the only Way to Heaven
2 My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way, 3 for you know that when your faith succeeds in facing such trials, the result is the ability to endure. 4 Make sure that your endurance carries you all the way without failing, so that you may be perfect and complete,… Continue reading Jesus is the only Way to Heaven
Jesus Christ’s Peculiar Personnel Recruiting Tactics
I always found it interesting how the Ruler of the Universe and Heavens did his recruiting to the Kingdom. Most people would think if he is someone important, he would study in a university, and rise in ranks of importance. People must have thought, “How could this carpenter’s son be anything special if he isn’t… Continue reading Jesus Christ’s Peculiar Personnel Recruiting Tactics
Reread the Bible Many Times
Many people think, “Well I did it. It took a while, but I read the whole bible. I’m done.” No, you’re not done, keep reading it! The Bible acts like bread to our spiritual bodies. You consume it, and you become enriched and grow. Also, God likes spending time with you. There are parts of… Continue reading Reread the Bible Many Times
Child-like Faith
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, asking, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?”2 So Jesus called a child to come and stand in front of them, 3 and said, “I assure you that unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the Kingdom of heaven. 4 The… Continue reading Child-like Faith
You don’t need to argue to win.
Do you know most every large nation has political propaganda units? China alone makes many university students do online work promoting their Emperor Xi. We all know Russia’s been at the propaganda mills for a long time. On the Internet, you never know who is arguing against you. Many Thousands of people are literally paid… Continue reading You don’t need to argue to win.
Pray In Many Ways
God has a plan of redeeming the world through Jesus Christ. Things are playing out as we are tested and tempted by the devil and still reacting in faith and loving God no matter how bad things get. There are many things we pray for that sound good for us. Payers of healing always sound… Continue reading Pray In Many Ways
Glory to the God of the Universe. Glory to the God of everything.
Glory to the God who made the universe. Glory to the God who made the Heavens. Glory to the God who made people. Glory to the God who made animals. Glory to the God who made the plants. Glory to the God who made the land and the oceans, lakes, sky, and clouds. Glory to… Continue reading Glory to the God of the Universe. Glory to the God of everything.
Real Satisfaction
I’m satisfied. I make less than 20 grand a year. I have no wife. I have a recent medical condition where I’m constantly in pain (1-3 out of 10) that I’ll be getting checked out next week. It probably should be no big deal, prayers are cool, but I am in incredibly good spirits. I… Continue reading Real Satisfaction
The Devil is Not in Charge of Hell.
When Jesus died on the cross it was the ultimate act of love. Many think someone who fights through pain and defeats an attacker to defend their friend is a noble act of love. Being able to fight through pain though is a blessing compared to being condemned to die on a cross. What Jesus… Continue reading The Devil is Not in Charge of Hell.
Catfishers Beware
Let me define a term: Catfisher. Catfishers are people pretending to be beautiful women or men, but they want you to give them credit card info, or steal your personal information. There are many scammers online and calling your phone daily, but catfishers are the worst of the worst. A man or woman is looking… Continue reading Catfishers Beware
Halloween. Don’t seek idols.
We are all spirit beings. Many of us do not realize we are more than flesh and blood but also composed of spirits. Since many of us are blind to the spirit realm and don’t believe in God, then it seems like there is no harm in diving into crazy fantasies and considering spirit beings… Continue reading Halloween. Don’t seek idols.
How Love Wins
So anyone can see there are Muslim terrorists out there who hate us. They hate us because they do not get a lot of information from outside sources and think we hate them. If we’re doing it right, as brothers and sisters of humanity, we should all be loving each other. Most everyone knows you… Continue reading How Love Wins
Uncovering Some of the Devil’s Lies
Here are some of Satan’s lies in no particular order: “Self-destruction is cool, drugs are cool, tobacco is cool, heavy drinking is cool, bein’ dumb is cool, datin’ a dumb woman is more fun, it is uncool to preach, material stuff satisfies if you only get enough of it, beauty is a sin, any song… Continue reading Uncovering Some of the Devil’s Lies
God Wins Battles
I have never served in the armed forces. It is an honor for all who have though. The US armed forces protect freedom, and do not get paid enough to put their life on the line. Ancient civilizations normally gifted their military with the most land and housing because they fought for it and deserved it. Today’s USA has… Continue reading God Wins Battles
Repent of Sexual Immorality
The Bible is very clear that sexual immorality is a sin. There are many listings of sexually immoral acts which are sins. Sins are things we are not supposed to do. Sins are evil. Jesus forgives us of sins, but He wants us to continue forth and do them no more. This is what repentance… Continue reading Repent of Sexual Immorality
In Praise of Beauty
There is beauty on Earth. You look anywhere at God’s creation. You will see rocks. You look down into the most downtrodden rocks used by man in a driveway, and in some of them, you see crystals of quartz. Quartz crystals sparkle, mesmerize and fill you with wonder. Anyone can be a rock collector and… Continue reading In Praise of Beauty