Tag Archives: bible
Popular Thought
Popular thought tells us to only believe what we can see, touch, or hear with our own senses. We are told to trust the science, even though science has proven to be wrong or misguided many times. Thomas, an observer of Jesus’ life and ministry as a disciple, fell into this trap. He said thatContinue reading “Popular Thought”
Believe Though You Do See
Speaker Boxes
Often, I have trouble communicating when I pull my car up to a speaker box at a fast food restaurant. It seems that the employees do not heard the words that I speak. Of course, this causes more problems as the food that I am given is not the food that I ordered. I amContinue reading “Speaker Boxes”
When We Pray
As We Have Forgiven
I see a rush to judgement that seemingly pervades all of life in our society. We rush to judge what people say as it offends our sensitivities. We rush to judge actions as they do not match our self-determined morality. We rush to judge intentions, although we cannot fairly or accurately know or evaluate theContinue reading “As We Have Forgiven”
Forgive Us
Why Should I Believe You?
Many people speak as if they have authority. Our leaders think that they know the way that we should go. Counselors and advisors tell us what we should do. Even so called “influencers” don’t hesitate to tell us how we should live. Most speak out of experience and some education. But very few, if any,Continue reading “Why Should I Believe You?”
Man Held in Honor
Promises, Promises
Covenants generally require two parties to agree. When we enter into a covenant, we expect the other party to faithfully honor their commitments and perform their responsibilities according to the guidelines of the covenant. Deuteronomy 7:9 says, “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast loveContinue reading “Promises, Promises”
Reluctant Retiree 