A few more days then Im gone again, I answered. We walked for a little while then sat on the sand watching the tide come in. There are times when words are grossly inadequate to describe a moment, times when the best thing to say is nothing. It was as if the first person to utter a sound would be guilty of breaking the magical spell. So it was, as we sat there that evening hardly saying a word. Finally, it was time to return to the hotel. I got up, brushing the sand away a…
Purpose for Life
How many people do you think ponder the meaning in life and if it has any meaning? Do you think you are alone when wondering why things don’t make sense? With all the death and dying in the world what is the purpose of life?
Religion: Institution Or Revolution?
In writing any article about religion you run the risk of people not agreeing with you or the risk of offending people. Does that mean we should not write about religion? Absolutely not.
Should we worry that people might be offended? No. We should not go out of our way to offend people, but as long as you write your true beliefs, then you are doing what is in your heart and should share that with others.
For many churches, Christianity and religion have become instituti…
Scripture For When You Feel Alone
Here is a Scripture that will build your faith to a fever pitch. Actually this is my wife Corkys favorite Scripture. She signs her name with this reference on every letter she writes.
She is very active in ministry. Over the years, she has answered so much mail. She has sent out thousands of letters. And all of them are signed with “In His Palms.” Now see this powerful Scripture.
Isa 49:15-16
15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compass…
The Gift of Gratitude
The power of Gratitude is unleashed when we are thankful for everything and everyone in our lives – and I mean everything and everyone.
The Miracle of Self Forgiveness
By coming to terms with my past, the gift of compassion was ignited in me — a gift I can and do readily share with all those I teach and counsel. The miracle experienced from my commitment to forgiveness is the profound love I share with my first-born daughter, a love activated the moment we hugged that has continued to enrich my life ever since.
TV Evangelist Pat Robertson and Muhammad Do They Think Alike
The information age has produced two very distinct groups of people. It could be said that one group is a bit more grounded and better informed than the other. What makes the difference between these two groups?
What Is God? Where Is God?
I have a hard time with the concept of God. I was not brought up in a religious family. I believe there is something beyond myself, but I just dont know how to think of it or experience it.
I was brought up in family where God was portrayed as judgmental and punishing. I cant even hear the word God without feeling anxious. How am I supposed to open to God when I believe that God is controlling?
How can I believe in God when there are so many bad things that hap…
What Real Love Is
We are surrounded daily by words. We read them, speak them, hear them, we categorize them, not just by meaning, but implied meaning, good or bad and of course the forbidden four letter words. If you were to count all the forbidden fours you would only have a handful of vulgarities that are simply throw away words in our vocabulary. But what about the four letter words that have a deeper meaning that cause our lives to be fulfilled and meaningful?
Where Are You, Lord?
Where are you, Lord when I need you most? That cry has been heard since the fall of Adam and its consequences. Although sometimes it seems as if He is far away, God has always been there.
Why Does God Allow Suffering in the World?
Evil, pain and suffering are never far from us. Why does God allow it? Can a loving God allow suffering? Why does God allow suffering? How do we reconcile a caring god, a god of power, with a god who allows evil to happen?
Why Must the Lord Return When He Does Gods Version of Enough is Enough
The second coming of Christ is not meant to be just a big surprise. It is the inevitable consequence of a fallen civilization that has long since passed the mark. It might be said that it is the place of no return.