There’s no doubt that holidays – especially Christmas – see an increase in reports of depression. Whether it be memories of a deceased loved one, a recent divorce or separation, job loss, or family turmoil, depression seems to intensify during … Continue reading
There is probably no holiday or celebration that is more distorted than Christmas. Celebrated across the globe, Christmas is a hodgepodge of biblical tales, myths, music, accumulated traditions, and commercial interests. If we strip away the layers of distortion, we … Continue reading
As I write this, the day is passed. Thanksgiving in America. We’ve had our family get-togethers, our football games or our special movies. We’ve had too much to eat, maybe too much to drink. For most of us, we’ve done … Continue reading
Forgiveness of sins is one of the foundational principles of Christianity, but just how far does that go? After all, the definition of “sin” covers a lot of territory. While we might agree that God is the ultimate judge, it … Continue reading
One of the mysteries of Christianity is the concept that Jesus will return one day to pass judgment. That has, predictably, led to hundreds of years of human speculation on the when and where – particularly the “when.” In particular, … Continue reading
Between book illustrations, movies, and artists’ renderings, we have no shortage of images we propose represent the face of God. Perhaps the most common image is that of a wise old man, but there is no consenses. The problem is … Continue reading
The human spirit is continually seeking answers. At times, we seek answers to questions that seem to have no answers. In that respect, the worlds of science and faith are equally mysterious. The topic of faith seems to be even … Continue reading
The answer – before we even begin to consider the question, is – we don’t know what we don’t know. As much as this website leans toward the fundamentals of Christianity, we need to acknowledge that there are legitimate questions … Continue reading
It’s a journey many of us will take several times in our lifetime as we escort our loved ones to their final destination. Watching a loved one live out their final moments of life is a painful exercise. Even when … Continue reading
There is little doubt that the concept of punishment for sinful behavior has been the foundation of laws and moral standards for hundreds, if not thousands of years. There is also little doubt that a strong factor of superstition has … Continue reading
