A scientist recently admitted that his evolution bias had caused him to assume that primitive chimpanzees would behave like animals and never show altruism. That higher human functions would come from further evolution and the refining effects of education. Then, one day, he watched some chimps longer than usual. He saw the usual fighting but […]
God is far more interested in developing my character and my message than he is in making my problems bother me less. remember Naaman the leper? He had to do something really IRRELEVANT AND POINTLESS, from his perspective, IN ORDER TO BE HEALED. I’ve often given people advice which they felt was too pat or […]
Do you remember what happened when a certain rich man invited the “proper” guests to the wedding 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 18 AND THEY ALL WITH ONE CONSENT BEGAN TO MAKE EXCUSE. The first said unto him, I […]
Of course the “Sunday school mind” replies, “Of course I want to be directed by God, what could possibly lead to a better life?” In my own case I’m not so sure. His “better” has nothing to do with comfort or function but rather to bringing himself glory and conforming me to his image. In […]
God gave them the desire of their heart; (but they did not want him and his ways and his character) so he sent leanness to their souls. A famous anonymous prayer written by a Confederate Soldier in the Civil War Jul26 I asked God for strength that I might achieve, I was made weak, that I […]
A Russian comedian, newly arrived in the US, noted that we complain about the weather, the government, the roads, our jobs, our families, our food, then we call it HAPPY HOUR! God’s opinion on food-fussing may be found in his response to the Israelites in the wilderness, “manna manna manna” they complained. God was providing around 2 […]
Basic principle: What I do will produce consequences. Any exception would make a fool of God and he will not be made a fool of. Either I pay or he pays for me. I live in a cause and effect world. If I do the healthy things I will do better than if I don’t. […]
Lois and I recently lost three family members, a beloved aunt of Lois’ went to be with the Lord. I lost and aunt and Lois lost a brother to cancer. Although it is hard to have someone die, especially when not very old, there is great comfort if we know for sure that they had a […]
Today someone responded to God’s command to take NO thought for tomorrow by saying. Isn’t it right to be concerned for the future, maybe not for ourselves but certainly for our children and grandchildren? Well, calling worry “concern” does not change the fact that we are not resting in God. I don’t think he minds […]
God the Father gave the ultimate gift that defines my infinite worth to him by giving up his son Jesus; a truly infinite cost, totally free. Now I long to show Jesus how much I love him in return? I want to give him something but why should I give him what cost me nothing? […]
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