All of us have friends who seem to come to us with problems hoping that we have answers and can provide them with direction, advice and peace. Often, these friends do not follow our advice. As time goes along you see that, in some cases, the behaviors become repetitive. What does God say about your responsibility to these people? This is a question we must all face at one point or another. It’s one that if you don’t get it…
As each of you have grown up and moved out of our home, I often wonder what I have not taught you that you really needed to know. Each time one of you announced that you were moving out and everything inside of me started tearing up, I realized my shortcomings and inadequacies as a dad. It is times like that which remind me of how and where I have “missed the boat.” I don’t want you to think about…
Purgatory is a doctrine that can cause divisions among Christians, rather than unite them. The doctrine became prominent and was adopted by the Catholic around 1274. It is not a subject that we have discussed much in our home, because of our focus has been to live the life Christ has intend us to live eliminating a “need” for purgatory, if it does indeed exist. Additionally, as a family we never differentiated between types of sin – our approach has…
Yesterday we talked about the Universal Process of LIFE. Today we transition to a question about death. I think The Message’s version of Hebrews 9:27 – 28 gets right to the foundational point we must begin with. It goes like this: “Everyone has to die once, then face the consequences. Christ’s death was also a one-time event, but it was a sacrifice that took care of sins forever. And so, when he next appears, the outcome for those eager to…
For the next few days, I will be answering questions from those who read this blog. The question you see above is one that I have heard asked all my life and I am sure one that many will ask long after I am gone. So, let’s get to it! Earlier in the year (generally in early March, but specifically on March 16th) I addressed the concept of the “Universal Process of Life,” spelled out in Romans 5:3 – 4….
As I was thinking about this past week in Uganda, I remember noticing how many churches and schools of different denominations, faiths and religions I saw. On the outside it appears there are many people doing what, in their mind, amounts to helping others while they spread their beliefs and faith so they can help others choose a better life than what they have now. And, in the process embrace their faith. Americans, especially, are the first to support the…