Posts Tagged ‘truth’
Look Deeper
The longer most of us live, the more aware we are that what appears correct at first glance is not always so. It’s almost comical to remember how certain we were of “facts” in our youth that we presently know as false or at least “spin.” That is probably why…
Read MoreThe Importance of the Celebration
A number of Christ-followers, including myself, have looked at Christmas as the celebration of Jesus’ birthday. That view is supported in Western culture with the emphasis on manger scenes featuring a beautiful, helpless baby. Certainly the reminder of what Jesus did for mankind in leaving His glory in Heaven to…
Read MoreIf He’s Not the Reason, Then…
A number of years ago the phrase, “Jesus is the Reason for the Season,” became popular for Christmas cards, plaques, ornaments and the like. It has now been around long enough to become trite to some, and to receive only casual nods from others. Spiritual detractors of Christmas argue that…
Read MoreThe Cure for Negativity
Sometimes it seems there is not much to be happy about these days. COVID variations still threaten people world-wide, US mandates threaten freedoms and livelihoods, and the unrest that follows threatens peace and security in families. Anxiety and depression are at peak levels. Many believe that finding a cure for…
Read MoreHow the Elect Are Deceived
The nature of deception is that you don’t know you are being deceived. So how do you deal with something you don’t know is there?? When deception finally comes to light, the reaction ranges from shock to anger to hurt, all accompanied by feelings of helplessness. Nevertheless, we can learn…
Read MoreFighting the Current
Paddling white water is one of the most exhilarating experiences I know. My love of navigating challenging waters began in childhood on the large creek flowing through our farm. Through the years I mastered a wooden flat-bottom boat, a rowboat, a canoe, and finally a kayak. With each boat, it…
Read MoreGet Wisdom
Take the jab, versus don’t. Wear a mask, versus not. Defund the police, versus support them. Teach critical race theory, versus American history. Increase government spending, versus balance the budget. These polarizing issues simply go on and on. Each side is animated and absolutely convinced they are right. But where…
Read MorePushing and Shoving
Only on the football field and in other contact sports is pushing and shoving considered appropriate behavior. Otherwise, responsible parents teach their children to be considerate of others and to wait their turns. While you can visit any playground and find kids that have yet to master that lesson, most…
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