Devotion
Miracles Aren’t Just for Christmas
We’re much too sophisticated to believe in miracles today. Perhaps we shouldn’t be so cynical.
O Holy Night!
Breaking news! The popular Christmas song, O Holy Night, was once declared “unfit for church services” in France!
Have We Forgotten?
I’ve been retired for ten years, now, and it seems that I have just coasted through life, until my retirement. I’ve always been blessed by a wife, children, job, and we always had food on the table. Sure, there were times when things were not rosy, but we always seemed to pull it through. …
Observations and Lamentations
Observations and Lamentations; I have been doing more stuff around my home, but still taking time to see what has been happening, around here and there, and what absurdities are piled on top of previous absurdities. Sometimes, you just have to take a break, and go and clear your head, by moving dirt, fixing …
A Strange Way to Save the World
Picture the nativity scene in your mind: the Baby in the manger, Mary kneeling, and Joseph looking down in awe. But what was Joseph thinking?
My Heart is Bethlehem
Today is the first day of Advent–the season of expectant waiting for the arrival of the Christ Child.
The Flight to Agape; The Final Installment of Floor 1776
The Flight to Agape; The Final Installment of Floor 1776[1] You often hear the phrase “Love is Love,” and it is a little strange to me since my name is Love. It is hard to live up to a name like that, but it is the one I was given. You also recently learned about my …
I’m 72 years young today.
I’m 72 years young today. I write a bit about my birthday, because it follows November’s Indian summer which is my time of annual, deeper than usual, introspection and reflection.
Give Thanks
The holidays are upon us, and it’s time to give thanks. It’s even sanctioned by the federal government!
Beautifully Broken
The God who made the stars is the God that made your heart, and He’s holding you right now. He can heal the broken parts, because you’re beautifully broken. (from the song “Beautifully Broken” by T. Lee & J. Lee)
Why many Christians are failing in their Christian Faith, by Freeland_Dave
Why many Christians are failing in their Christian Faith. by Freeland_Dave, Simple stat. 200 different Christian Denominations on the US alone and 45,000 worldwide. No unity in the Scriptures and most all of them hold the mistaken belief that if you don’t follow the dogma of their denomination that you are pre-consigned, by them of …
Are You Loved?
Are You Loved? What’s Better, the Truth that Hurts then Saves, or the Lie that Destroys? Walking out my door I take a right and head downtown Helena, Montana. Passing a school and the town’s beautiful cathedral I next spy St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Prominently displayed in the window hangs the transgender flag. A flag often …
Choice, The Best and Worst Gift?
Choice, The Best and Worst Gift? Choice – at its most basic, life is really about choice, choices. Having a choice sounds great, right?
The Eye of the Storm
This week, news about Hurricane Ian dominated the media reports. As Christians, we are called to believe that God is at the calm center of every storm we face.
The Road Less Travelled
“Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the road less travelled,” by Robert Frost; a poetic version of being a thinker. That has made all the difference.
Letting Your Leaves Fall
While the trees are dropping their leaves this fall, maybe it’s a good time for us to let go of a few things, too.
Glenn Beck Needs To Pray Some More – And Then Act
Glenn Beck needs to understand that America will not be lost until we give up. However, that struggle will not be won if we are guided by despair.