This is one of the most frequently-asked questions that comes my way in ministry. It is generally asked because of something Jesus said in Mark 10:11, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her.” That passage seems pretty straightforward. And, if we had no other passage dealing with the subject, then we […]
Something Is Happening
There seems to be something going on. Something spiritual. Something good. Something very good. For the past four or five years I’ve noticed something happening locally. I’ve shared it with my wife, friends, and my church. It’s time now to take it to the next level and blog about it. I want to share what […]
#8Thirty8
WARNING: This post contains graphic language. Here in the West we Christians tend to think of persecution as being mocked, laughed at, or being discriminated against. It makes us uncomfortable, but we can easily find the support of other Christians when this happens. If you are a follower of Jesus, however, in other parts of […]
Challenging the Rainbow
It’s hard to keep my emotions in check as I type this blog. Generally speaking, I’m a laid-back kind of guy. I don’t easily give in to emotional outbursts. As a matter of fact, I pride myself on being extremely pragmatic, allowing my reasoning functions to reign over my emotions. This time it’s not so easy. […]
What Makes Something Wrong?
The study of ethics and morality can be an interesting topic. Whether we recognize it or not, much of our lives is guided by our sense of what is wrong or right. Generally speaking, we avoid what is wrong or try to explain it away when we didn’t. This sense of right and wrong guides simple […]
How Will I Fare in the Coming Persecution?
With reports of violent persecution against Christians in the Middle East flooding the airwaves each day and of increased intolerance to those of us who follow Jesus here in the West, it is easy to sense in which direction the winds of destiny are shifting. Christians in the United States have long enjoyed unprecedented insulation […]
What Kind of Atheist Are You?
There seems to be some confusion today among those who contend that they have no faith in God. They have branded themselves “atheists.” However, upon closer examination it seems that they fail to fall into that category. Instead, some are really “agnostics,” while others might fall into the “New Atheist” movement. Let’s take a look at […]
An Open Letter to the Next Generation: We Failed You
WARNING: If you are the parent of young-adult or teenage children, then this blog posting may make you uncomfortable. You may even get angry. If you don’t take criticism easily, then do NOT read anymore. I’m going to be asking a lot of hard questions. Some may not be easy to answer. I hear a lot of […]
I’m Not Exactly A Christian, But I’m a Very Good Person
I believe in God and am a very spiritual person. Even though I don’t go to church I am focused on helping other people and being a positive influence. Many of us have heard someone say something like this. Recently, a lady said it to me. Probably some who are reading this article would even nod […]
Shakedown Hike on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail
Shakedown Hike, Spring 2015 Friday, April 17, 2015 It was time. With Spring settling in it was time to get the boots dirty again. A “shakedown” hike was exactly what I needed. I needed to stretch my legs and use some gear. It was time to hit the woods. For this hike I hooked up with Rob […]