What does it mean to love your neighbor?

Let us remember that love is sacrificial action. It is a decision of the will to desire and work for what is best for that person (both for now and for eternity) “Who is my neighbor?” A question asked of Jesus by one who wanted to excuse his neglect of neighbor “Am I my brother’sContinue reading “What does it mean to love your neighbor?”

We can’t turn a blind eye

There are so many truly difficult, painful and troubling things in this world.  And so often we would prefer not to see those things or let those things bring anxiousness or chaos into our own lives.  You might even say to yourself “Not my problem” or “Not gonna let that crazy in here.” But weContinue reading “We can’t turn a blind eye”

God’s judgment is coming

What are the sins of America for which judgment will come unless we repent? The same sins condemned in the Bible The sins of extortion and greed Coercion, abuse and exploitation of people Injustice, cheating, lying and stealing Murder and torture Sacrificing of children and babies Sexual immorality Pastors and politicians who lead immorally CallingContinue reading “God’s judgment is coming”

Intimacy over efficiency and productivity

For some reason we often find ourselves pulled to be ultra-productive. We may feel this inner push to be efficient with our time and energy. Not that this is a bad thing at all, in its proper place. Of course we should make the most of our time by efficiently handling email and productively organizingContinue reading “Intimacy over efficiency and productivity”

Listen to the instruction of the Lord

Dear friend  Listen to the voice of your Father. Listen to the voice of wisdom. Heed the instructions of Truth and Holiness. There are so many people who are going through hardships in their life of their own doing.  Of course, we know that there is trouble in this world simply because it is aContinue reading “Listen to the instruction of the Lord”

An exceptional life of peace, contentment and a calm inner assurance

Dear friend,  Are you living an exceptional life?  Are you living a life of peace and contentment?  Do you have a calm inner assurance at all times?  If you cannot answer yes to each of these questions, I hope you will take the time to read this blog post and discover what God has forContinue reading “An exceptional life of peace, contentment and a calm inner assurance”

Christians and politics

Christians and politics What should a Christian do in regard to politics, being a public citizen, voting and talking to people who believe differently than us? First of all, remember to pray for our nation. Our nation needs the Lord and we need to be humble and to penitently confess our sins and turn awayContinue reading “Christians and politics”