The days leading up to Christmas do not lend themselves well to reflection. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are not much better. Those of us who celebrate this holiday are familiar with the chaos that seems to be overwhelming in … Continue reading
It’s hard to imagine how many of us fail to appreciate the gift of our eyesight. A good estimate would be – most of us. We become so accustomed to the ability to see that we fail to recognize the … Continue reading
One of the most obscure, yet over-quoted passages in the Bible, refers to “streets of gold.” At that point, many of us would say, “Okay, this is where I get off this train.” It would become another stumbling block in our … Continue reading
The more we study and learn about the sciences – physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology – the more we are overwhelmed in trying to understand it all. The daily dose of science, revealing new discoveries, seems to happen faster than we … Continue reading
It would probably not be an exaggeration to suggest that most of us are introduced to Christianity as the means of going to heaven after death. In all likelihood, we are exposed to that concept as children, even before we … Continue reading
Perhaps nothing is a greater obstacle to faith than unanswered prayers, particularly those said during times of crisis. At those moments it is easy to fall into one of two camps – God doesn’t care, or God doesn’t exist. Either … Continue reading
Those of us who have purchased furniture that needed to be put together at home are familiar with the phrase “Some Assembly Required.” Even if we found ourselves frustrated by the instructions, we were probably impressed by the design that … Continue reading
In the ongoing debate over the reality of God, heaven, and life after death, there is one element that everyone agrees on – all questions are answered at the moment of death. It is the moment of that last heartbeat … Continue reading
What inspires people to reach out to try to help others? What compels someone to share their life’s experiences, their doubts, their failings, their struggles? Is it possible that God uses that person to achieve His goals? If you have … Continue reading
Autumn brings a special treat for the senses. The gradual color shift of the trees from the dark green of late summer to brilliant colors of yellow, red and orange is a refreshing change, particularly when viewed against a bright … Continue reading
