Our Father, Which Art in Heaven
Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Even though this name has been so misused, misapplied, and misappropriated throughout history.
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The 12 Days of Resilience with COL Nick Rowe: Day 1
What I could use is in this 5th Generation War is 12 psychological gifts from the king of resilience, COL James N. “Nick” Rowe, U.S. Army Green Beret and survivor of five years as a Viet Cong prisoner of war in the swampy U Minh Forest of southernmost Vietnam.
National Hug An Atheist Day
The email came yesterday.
“Dear Sean, I am an atheist, I do not believe in God… Your God cannot be omnipotent and concomitantly allow evil, you can’t have it both ways… Remember the recent floods in Texas, where was your God then?
Think Fast!
Fasting–deliberately giving up food and/or drink–is not an uncommon occurrence in the Bible. Moses fasted. Jesus fasted. What’s the point?
Ten O’clock on Sunday Morning
At 10 o’clock a.m. on Sunday, I am going to be praying. You will find me on my knees. Praying for them. Ten o’clock. Because of 10 victims. Ten precious souls. Ten battered children, and probably more.
Seven Things God Hates
God’s Word tells us, in Proverbs Chapter 6, that there are seven things the Lord hates. In fact, Scripture uses not only the word “hate” but also “abomination.”
The Big Meeting
The angels all got together. The chairman angel banged his gavel on the bench. The community center gymnasium was noisy with angel voices. There must have been billions of them.
Not As Smart As We Think We Are
I have no doubt that God’s Word gives us all the information we need to know, and nothing is hidden from us that we, as Christ followers, must understand. But the Bible is also filled with information that is not YET for us all to understand.
Never Apologize; In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect 1 Pet. 3:15
For years, the United States of America has drifted slowly away from its Judeo-Christian roots. These roots gave life to the tree of liberty and drew nourishment from the waters and nutrient-rich soils, as outlined in the principles of the Bible.
Cling to the Cross
The Bible tells us not to worry about anything, but to pray about everything (Philippians 4:6). Is that even possible? YES, if we cling to the cross!
“I Don’t Believe in Prayer”
The letter was short. “Dear Sean, do you believe prayer works? I don’t. Please pray I survive my surgery today.” Signed, Anonymous.
Abusing Christianity: Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing and the Call to Look Beyond Them
Throughout history, Christianity has been both a source of hope and, sadly, a tool of abuse when placed in the wrong hands. Some individuals, under the guise of spiritual leadership, have misused the sacred name of God to manipulate, control, and exploit others for personal gain.
Ode to a Sunrise
Oh, to view a sunrise. To see that huge ball of brilliant orange light, peeking above the trees, reflecting on the mirrored lake. The orchestra of colors in the sky, as the morning sun lights the clouds from beneath, transforming them into the pink and gold frosting on the Birthday Cake of Life.
Watching Over You
You don’t know me, but I’ve been watching you since you were a baby. I’ve been here beside you. You could call me your guardian angel, I guess. But we don’t really call ourselves anything.
Who Do You Think You Are?
Who do I think I am? My life begins at age 11. That’s when my father took his own life. He killed himself probably because he was going to prison.
Seeing God in Our…Pets?
Today’s post is certainly light-hearted on the surface, but keep reading. There are deeper truths to be found–yes, even in our pets.
Closer to God Through Prayer
We live in troubled times. Things have changed. Satan, his demons and his minions among humanity have fundamentally transformed our world into a hideous thing that our forefathers wouldn’t recognize. Troubled times, indeed. Perilous times have come. But, as I’ve said many times before, as Christ-followers, we have nothing to fear. The worst the world …
When Gratitude Is a Battle
It’s easy to be thankful when all is right with our world. But what about when life takes a turn for the worse?
What I Pray
Peace. I pray for peace.
Not national peace. Not global peace. Those concepts would be nice, but they are too big for my head to comprehend. No human has ever seen world peace. I don’t even know what it would look like.