October, 2015

• 15 October

  Control: Who Do You Want to Have It?

  

  The most recent incident of gun violence has, once again, put the topic of gun control in the headlines. Two ideologies are duking it out, so to speak, over the best way to get control of this problem. It’s curious to me that though few of us like to be ...

  Read More »
• 15 October

  Lane Ends, Merge Right

  

  Two roads diverged … and I chose the one that ended! Last week, I was driving to Nashville, Tennessee, and I was abruptly forced to change my route. Right in front of me stood a flashing sign that read: “Lane ends merge right.”  Now, I was pretty certain of my path. ...

  Read More »
• 14 October

  Our Hope: Jesus Prays

  

  “Jesus answered, ‘Whatever you have asked for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.’ ” Mark 11:24 (NIV) Jesus believed in the power of prayer.  Not just His prayers, but yours and mine too.  Not only did He believe in it, He taught others ...

  Read More »
• 14 October

  That’s Why it’s Called Faith, Part Two

  

  Jesus had to have taken part in the creation of the world because if He came later, He could not be equal with God, but instead part of the creation. I believe this is one of the sticking points for those who reject the concept of the Trinity and the ...

  Read More »
• 14 October

  7 Strategies for a Strong Marriage

  

  If you have been married for any length of time, you have come to realize that marriage is hard work. A good marriage does not happen on its own, but with a lot of hard work, commitment, and dedication. Research shows that Christian marriages are failing just as much as ...

  Read More »
• 14 October

  The Golden Rule Versus The Platinum Rule

  

  You’ve heard of the Golden Rule, right? What about the Platinum Rule? The Golden Rule states, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” In contrast, the Platinum Rule says, “Treat others the way they want to be treated.” Two different rules. Two different messages. So which ...

  Read More »
• 13 October

  Shining the Spotlight on Mass Shooting

  

  To say mass shooting has become a trend would be like saying rain is wet—everybody knows that. The big question is, what should we do about it? It’s obviously going from bad to worse. The occurrence of mass shootings has jumped from approximately one or two every year, to around ...

  Read More »
• 13 October

  Do You Wish God Would Just Be Specific?

  

  I’ve heard people comment that the Bible is too general.  I’ve heard (and probably said it myself) that if God would just be specific, I would know what to do and I would do it.  Well, take heart!  God prompted the apostle Paul to be very specific with the new ...

  Read More »
• 13 October

  You Are Called; No More Excuses

  

  “Hey you.” “Who me?” “Yes, you, child of God. Did you know that you are called?” “No, not me. I can’t preach. I can’t teach. I can’t … [insert excuse here]. Let’s face it, we can really come up with excuses when we want to, can’t we? We often want ...

  Read More »
• 13 October

  Believing the Best in Others

  

  We all have people in our lives who have let us down, or hurt us in some manner. Our flesh may want to seek revenge, stay angry, or even keep unforgiveness in our hearts of the ones who have inflicted pain. Believing the worst in others entails not believing that ...

  Read More »