"But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses. Yet He frequently withdrew to the wilderness to pray." - Luke 5:16 On Earth, a candle flame typically dances and stretches upward, forming a blue-to-white gradient teardrop shape. That's because hot air rises and pulls cooler air from its base. … Continue reading The Gravity of Life
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Distracting Attractions
I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.1 Corinthians 7:35 NLT The image above is of a recent Tumbler notification I received on my phone. As soon as I read the … Continue reading Distracting Attractions
Yes, ALL roads do lead to God!
There are two groups of people that will react differently to the title of this post. One will adamantly refute it, the other will cheerfully embrace it. In which group are you? If you are still reading this, I assume you are interested in what I have to say about it nevertheless. First, we need … Continue reading Yes, ALL roads do lead to God!
The Problem With a “Personal” God
Then Jesus asked them, “Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light will shine." - Jesus [Mark 4:21] From what I've gathered, the vast majority of Christians worldwide believe that God is a personal … Continue reading The Problem With a “Personal” God
Immersive
Last week, right after one of our family dinners, our son Joshua invited my wife Mari and I to preview "Old Time Religion," his very first mod for the game Fallout 4. Don't feel bad if you have no idea what a mod is or never heard of Fallout 4. We didn't until last week. … Continue reading Immersive
Words To Ponder by J.R. 