There’s no doubt that the concept of praising God can be a difficult idea to embrace. In a society or culture where we value our independence and our right to choose, the idea of praising someone, even God, seems archaic. … Continue reading
It’s probably one of the most frequent expressions uttered at a funeral. “If there’s anything I can do…” It is intended to offer some degree of comfort and support to someone who has lost a loved one to death. However … Continue reading
Heaven by any other name is… well, heaven. Or maybe it’s nirvana, or paradise, or the promised land. The truth is that heaven is a concept more than it is a place. In fact, to consider it a physical location … Continue reading
Perhaps no other scientific theory is as debated as the concept of evolution. This, despite the fact that the principles of evolution are evident and ongoing, even today. We see life forms adjust and adapt to their environment on a … Continue reading
The human race has evolved into a culture that expects proof of exceptional claims. In short, we don’t accept first-person narratives without logical or scientific backup, or, at least, multiple sources for the same claims. It wasn’t always the case. … Continue reading
There’s no question that humanity struggles to believe and understand the concept of a creator or supreme being. Even those of us who express a belief in God have trouble grasping the totality of that concept. In the past, humanity’s … Continue reading
” He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone“… John 8:7 It is a familiar quote from the Bible, and like so many other aspects of the Bible, it has a multi-layered meaning. And like … Continue reading
It’s a common lyric heard in churches across the globe. “Praise God from whom all blessings flow…” It is an expression of joy and love for a Creator we credit with delivering all the good we experience in life. It … Continue reading
In a dinner discussion I had with my brother the other day, we tossed around the question of whether or not there is a difference between what is “true” and what is “truth.” When it comes to the messages contained … Continue reading
It’s all around us, the universal love of music. Somehow, the sound of music resonates with all animal life forms. Some even claim that plant life responds as well. Our communication technology has exposed us to multiple examples that have … Continue reading
