Tag Archives: evil

Festival

When we lived in Nepal, we watched people celebrate the many festivals of Hinduism and Buddhism. It gave us a new perspective on our own festivals. While many Hindus and Buddhists are sincere believers and devotedly celebrate the festivals, many people used the festivals to indulge in party excesses. The same is true in ourContinue reading “Festival”

Why Is This Happening?

When we suffer, we tend to ask, “Why is this happening?” Perhaps then, we blame God for our troubles. Then again, maybe we seek revenge against someone that we believe who did evil against us. Perhaps the trouble is really in our eyes. We really can’t see far ahead most of the time. Things getContinue reading “Why Is This Happening?”

The Angels Declared, “Peace on Earth”

The holiday season is in full swing, with the Thanksgiving feast tomorrow, Christmas decorations going up, and Christmas carols playing everywhere. We all know the theme of Christmas as “Joy to the World” and “Peace on Earth”. But somehow, the source of this joy and peace, that is the saving grace of Jesus Christ, isContinue reading “The Angels Declared, “Peace on Earth””

Cry For Justice

In recent years we have heard an ever louder cry for justice. But that cry has been distorted by rising crime and confusing applications of justice. When most people call for justice, they are really asking for what they think is fair for themselves or others like them. However, what is fair is highly subjectiveContinue reading “Cry For Justice”

Discarding the Worthless

Psalm 101:2-3 says, “I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house. I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.” NothingContinue reading “Discarding the Worthless”