Another Thanksgiving has come and gone and Christmas is upon us. Gone are the Salvation Army door greeting Santa's with their lil red kettles. Firmly established now is the "post common sense era" retail line of "Have a great day!" Not matter what time of day it is, followed by "Have a wonderful Holiday season!" … Continue reading Something Old, Something New
Faith
True Man
"The human mind is notorious for being unable to accept data that is objectionable and alien to it. The human mind has the amazing capacity to shut out data that it cannot emotionally or rationally compute. Any idea so new, so revolutionary, so unexpected, so contradictory to all that is believed and loved stands very … Continue reading True Man
Heaven is Not Where You Think.
Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Acts 17.11 This text is often used to encourage someone to dig into scripture. "Don't just take my word for it," your "pulpiteer" contends, "be a good … Continue reading Heaven is Not Where You Think.
An A-Biblical Majority
As a young boy, when asked why I acted in a specific manner or behaved in a certain way I would respond, "because so-and-so did it." The typical response that many of us received from our parents or instructor was, "If everyone in class...at school...in town...around the world...jumped off a cliff, would you?" "Of course … Continue reading An A-Biblical Majority
Pay Attention and be Thankful
About twelve years ago I developed congestive heart failure (CHF). The doctors were not able to determine how it was induced whether virally or genetic. When admitted my hearts' left ventricle ejection fraction (EF) was <12% compared to the 40-55% of a normal heart in a health individual. Over the years that followed with prayer, … Continue reading Pay Attention and be Thankful
Anniversary
Twenty-five years ago on October 31st I married my help-meet. Country met city and moved to the country, then back to the city, then to the country, to the city, country,...well you know it really doesn't matter, as long as we are together I would live anywhere with her. Many people are surprised to learn … Continue reading Anniversary
More Background
"A belief system that is correctly structured on the bible is a necessity if one does not want to be duped into following the crowd." Sola Foundation Doctrine is "a belief or set of beliefs,...that are taught and accepted by a particular group." These beliefs are adhered to in such a manner as to influence … Continue reading More Background
A Little Background
The last couple posts were pretty dense. Perhaps some info about my walk would help to understand a little more of what I'm about. Beginnings I was raised a Seventh-day Adventist (SDA). A legalistic, conservative American denomination that many consider extreme and/or cultish. The denomination had it's beginnings in the Christian Connection gatherings at the … Continue reading A Little Background
Identity (Part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV4zHRnIUpU In any 12-Step Program we learn to profess who we are by saying, "My name is _____, and I am a/an ______." This confession doesn't begin to have the profound impact it should until later in the program, because the first several weeks you address the "what" before digging into the "who." Therefore the … Continue reading Identity (Part 1)
Those Who Can't 