Category: theology

  • “I have Overcome the World”

    “I have Overcome the World”

    “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace.  In this world you will have tribulation.  But take heart, I have overcome the world.”  John 16:33 These words were said by Jesus to his disciples to prepare them for what was to come.  He was going to be arrested and…

  • The Benefits of God’s Word – Psalm 19:7-9

    The Benefits of God’s Word – Psalm 19:7-9

    “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD…

  • Life…A Paintball War

    Life…A Paintball War

    Have you ever been in a paintball war?  “Paintball is a competitive team shooting sport in which players eliminate opponents from play by hitting them with round, breakable dye-filled oil and gelatin pellets (“paintballs”), usually shot from a compressed air (nitrogen) or carbon dioxide-powered low-energy air weapon called paintball marker.” (according to Google)  You should…

  • In A Little While…

    In A Little While…

    Do you remember when you were a child with anticipation for your birthday or Christmas?  Perhaps you were excited to know that your grandparents were coming to your house.  Those days seemed to go on forever.  You couldn’t help but ask your parents multiple times when the event would take place.  Remember their reply, “In…

  • Single Women – Part 1

    Single Women – Part 1

    Sharon was a single young lady in the church.  She was in church every time the doors were opened.  She was part of a class of people her age but most of them were beginning to pair off and get married.  It was obvious that she was out of place many times at gatherings being…

  • Parenting: Developing Grateful Children

    Parenting: Developing Grateful Children

    As we look at the subject of developing grateful children, we can’t forget the heart of our children.  We can seek to help to model gratefulness and teach them to give but that won’t necessarily change their hearts.  However, it’s what we have been called to do as parents.   Our job as God’s ambassadors is…

  • Parenting: The Value of Family

    Parenting: The Value of Family

    Family is designed by God.  Before the world began God was a family within Himself as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  God was the perfect family all by himself.  After man was created and sin entered the world, families came into existence among men, but they were sinful.  We are all born with our…

  • Parenting: Behavior or Heart

    Parenting: Behavior or Heart

    A child’s behavior can be so important to parents that it overshadows what the real target is in raising a child, his heart.  The heart is the core of our being where our emotions and desires dwell.  Behavior is how we conduct ourselves in this life.  The outward behavior can appear to be obedience but…

  • Supervisor??…Life with Mom

    Supervisor??…Life with Mom

    Each day with mom is one with new challenges.  At this point in her life, she is losing the ability to use the bathroom.  I have been using Depends with her but up to this point there has only been slight wetness after a couple of days.  All has changed.  I have to check her…

  • Pressing On…Overcoming the “Yeah Buts” of Life with the “Yeah Buts” of Forgiveness

    Pressing On…Overcoming the “Yeah Buts” of Life with the “Yeah Buts” of Forgiveness

    Forgiveness can be very hard.  We feel deeply the injustices perpetrated against us.  These feelings drive us to hang on to the injustice rather than to forgive the offender.  The results of not forgiving are grudges, bitterness, hatred, a miserable attitude and a lack of joy.  This affects our relationships not only with the one…