I thought I would share a discussion I had in my college forums once concerning Pascal’s Wager. I will briefly explain the gist of this philosophy. Pascal’s logic is as follows: Matters of salvation are looked at as a type of wager. The stakes are high because we are gambling with eternity and…… Continue reading Pascal’s Wager: Stakes are High
Originally posted on Uplifting Bible Verses:
You’re inconsolable & in anguish. Your tears have burned your eyes. You clutch on your chest because your heart is pain, it feels heavy and your soul is crushed.? I’ve broken down the same way too. With tears running down my face, I’ve imagine God staring at me, in…
Originally posted on The Truth of the Matter:
There is a problem in our Western culture that doesn’t appear to be getting better. The practice of open and honest dialogue is slowly disappearing. Too often we selfishly preserve our beliefs by shutting down the dialogue that we wish to avoid. We react before thinking. We…
Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. John 13:14-15, NIV When I was young, my walls were literally covered from floor to ceiling with pictures and posters of…… Continue reading The Heart of a Servant
Over the years I let my heart fall into disrepair, like an abandoned, dilapidated house. The type that people throw stones at, to break windows for sport. It was a place condemned, where my soul felt sorrow to reside. I dreamed of going back so I could fix, everything. I would have cleared out weeds…… Continue reading Everything
There are many things that can run through the mind of a Christian who is struggling with current or past sin. For instance, they might wonder if grace is capable of reaching them to the point where they have fallen. At times, sin can make a person feel so enslaved and weak that the task…… Continue reading For Christians that Feel Trapped by Guilt and Shame
Originally posted on Becoming Bridge Builders:
On October 31, 2017, it will be the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. It was a world shattering movement that began with Dr. Martin Luther and his 1517 work The Ninety-Five Theses. Luther began by criticizing the selling of indulgences. That transaction on the surface sounds like a great idea…
There are many wonders in God’s beautiful creation, including the mighty Niagara Falls. I was blessed to be able to see it this past year from the Canadian side of the border. Niagara Falls is the name for a collection of three magnificent waterfalls. Not only are these natural wonders beautiful and awe-inspiring, but they…… Continue reading General Revelation Through Travel: Vol 6, Niagara Falls
I know that it has been a while since I posted. The writer’s block comes and goes. Anyway, here is a tiny bit of fiction meant to show the destructive nature of idolatry in one of its many forms. If you like poetry and short stories feel free to check out more of my creative…… Continue reading A Graven Image
Satan has some nasty tricks up his sleeves that he uses to distract us from God. This isn’t all too surprising because the name Satan means adversary. The word “devil” means slanderer. Clearly, Satan is God’s enemy. Humanity is God’s precious creation and treasure. Because we are loved and treasured by God, by default Satan…… Continue reading Silent Ways the Enemy Attacks Christians
Lines of Lazarus 