Tag Archive | Love
He was 45; He only wanted to feel better
He was 45. He only wanted to feel better.. There’s really nothing I can add to this blog post. I discovered it when I learned that a blog post of my own had been linked from this one. I would encourage anyone and everyone to read it and take it to heart. We’re all called [...]
How my daughter teaches me about God’s character
Ever since my daughter was born 10 years ago this week God has afforded me a glimpse into His character, more so than in the past. I use the word “glimpse” because, if you recall the story from Exodus 33 where God passed by Moses while he hides in the cracks of the rocks, Moses [...]
The value of friendship: Priceless
EDITOR’S NOTE: I’ve seen this before and suspect there might be some truth to this tale. It’s something that’s been floating around the Internet and e-mails for some time. I took the liberty of editing it a little and reposting it here. It fits well with a previous blog I posted on how we can [...]
How can the church be more intentional?
I heard a very good message this morning in church that included a word typically not uttered by a pastor from the pulpit. In fact, the word he used could probably be listed among the top 10 words pastors are discouraged from using on Sunday morning. Suicide. The context was Judas at the end of [...]
Suicide prevention through hope in Christ
I wonder how many of our friends who’ve come to that dark crossroads in their lives and decided upon the path to death would not have chosen it had we been more purposeful or available to them. I’ve learned of or known several people over the past couple years who have made the decision to [...]
Hollywood and Predestination
I like good science fiction movies that are thought provoking. I also like Matt Damon as an actor. Put the two together and tie it together with a chord of romance and you’ve got the makings for a great movie. Sprinkle it with the notion that we really don’t get to choose things in life [...]
An old command with a new twist
When Jesus issued a new command to love one another to his disciples during the Last Supper, his order wasn’t that they go out and buy something for their girlfriends or wives; nor was he suggesting that they spring for dinner and the latest form of entertainment for some cute Jewish girl that might have [...]
How gossip destroys relationships
Simply put, gossip is the verbal reduction of someone else’s value as a person. And since we’re all created in God’s image, I would strongly argue that this makes gossip a sin. The Bible sure has plenty to say about the subject. I like the Apostle Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:29 on the subject of encouragement:
A rare treat: Respect
It’s quite refreshing to see and hear women publicly praise their husbands, or simply say nice things about them in an honest way. Sadly, you don’t see or hear much of this, so when it happens, it’s noteworthy.
