Tag: trust
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Is Freethinking Free?
How much does it cost to be a freethinker? What is a freethinker? According to the dictionary, it’s a person who forms his or her own opinions about important subjects (such as religion and politics) instead of accepting what other people say. Is that even possible? Form your own opinion? Without anyone’s help or influence?…
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Worship: The Freedom Connection
Break Every Chain words/music by Will Reagan unitedpursuitband Worship is probably the most effective way to connect with the Lord God. The act of worship gives voice to your faith, a guard for your heart, and an opportunity for God Almighty to speak to your heart and touch your soul and body. It is a…
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Worship and Guidance
“I wonder what God wants me to do?” “Lord, how can we reach our neighbors with Your good news?” “How can we ever get out of this mess, Lord?” “How can I worship when I’m too confused and upset to sing?” “Is there any correlation between the act of worship and receiving God’s guidance?” “Why…
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Santa’s Visit: Guaranteed
Ever wonder how to make sure Santa visits your home? Well, here is a list that is guaranteed to help secure a visit from that ageless, jovial fat man dressed in red and white; who tromps around in big, black boots. First of all, make sure you have THE ROOM decked out! Your special Christmas…
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Death: the Final Frontier
The older I get, the more I think about the subject of death. I realize the topic is taboo to some; others simply want to ignore it. A few delight in discussing at length what many deem as a macabre topic. And there are a couple, or so, “Subject Matter Experts” around who are believed…
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Destroying the Green-Eyed Monster
There’s a green-eyed monster on the loose. I’ve seen it! Maybe you have, too. No, I’m not referring to the Steppenwolf song, “Monster”, or “Green Eyed Lady” by Sugarloaf. I’m not mixed up; though some may argue that point. I’m not even HALF insane. And, I have not listened to Michael Savage for at least…
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Ask!
Looking for God? Are you sure He’s around? What if He doesn’t want to have anything to do with you? Maybe there really isn’t a God! Perhaps you’re just wasting your time looking for someone who isn’t real in the first place. Okay, suppose there is a God; what makes you think He gives a…
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Honest John’s Church
I heard something today that caught my attention and interest, so I had to research the statement. Basically, the statement went something like this: “Americans trust clergy less than they trust used car salesmen.” I researched a number of different articles, asking the question “does America trust pastors?” I found that, while the politicians are…
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No-Named Nobody
“Lord, I can’t do it”, I cried to the Lord. “Why not?” “Because I’m only a no-named nobody!” “So you think if you were well known, you could do it?” “Probably.” “Are you saying it’s your name that makes the difference between accomplishing My will or not?” “Uh, well, I…” “You’re right. You can’t do…
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Time To Trust
“Then he said, “Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again but this once. Suppose ten are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of ten I will not destroy it.” And the Lord went his way, when he had finished speaking to Abraham, and Abraham returned to his place.” (Genesis…
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