To walk out of God’s will is to step into nowhere. – CS Lewis We are taught from an early age the importance of free will and our ‘right to choose’. But, once you have accepted Christ into your heart things start changing, and for the better. There soon comes a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Merely Christian
The Cause for Earthly Suffering
A little over three years ago, our brother, Guy, died after a two year struggle with cancer. It was a heart-breaking experience. During that time, it was extremely difficult to reconcile a loving God with such a tragic experience. It still is today. Each day literally millions of people will … Continue reading
All of me
Recently I did something that I should not have. It was improper, immoral and something for which I am remorseful. It came out of the blue and belies most of the Christian teachings that I strive to live. Now some would say, if they knew what it was, that it’s not … Continue reading
Thou shalt not kill.
This week, amid much controversy, the Texas legislature modified the conditions under which it is permissible to terminate a pregnancy. In essence, limiting how and where a woman might chose to end the viability of the fetus growing in her womb. Both sides are extremely passionate when it comes to protecting … Continue reading
Water: nature’s holy trinity
Water – drinking it is only second to breathing air as necessary for human life. The earth is covered in water over 70% of its surface. Our body largely consists of water. In the womb we are suspended in water. When we are baptized, we emerge from water, re-born. Water is the … Continue reading
The Perfect Penitent
In the midst of Easter, it would not be unusual for some of us to ask the question, “Wasn’t there some other way? Did Jesus need to suffer and die in order to make us right with God?” Very good question. For a very good answer you need to read … Continue reading
Are you ready yet?
Entering this last week of Lent – entering Holy Week – it’s time to consider, and consider seriously, what God has done for you and me. He loves us so much that he would rather die than go through eternity without us. (I heard that this weekend.) Christ tells us himself what he … Continue reading
God and Sinners are Reconciled
Reconciled – transitive verb a : to restore to friendship or harmony b : settle, resolve I am pretty sure that my favorite Christmas song is ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’, and my favorite verse is ‘God and sinners reconciled’. Four words that I use to help me understand the enormity of God’s divine genius in fixing what … Continue reading