Against Reason
Most of us have a few sins from our past that haunt us. Some of us have recurring sins that we just cannot break free from. Like St. Paul, we cry out, “For I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want.” Why do we do keep sinning? Today we will explore...
Set Apart
Approximately eight billion of us occupy this place we call earth. Many religions, ideologies and ways of life exert influence on the world’s societies. As Christians, we live in this world, but we are also set apart from the world. For most of us, this is a paradox....
Preach To The Birds
“Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” Most Christians are familiar with this quote. Some of us have used this quote. Sadly, too many of us are confused by the quote. The quote is widely attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Did he say it? Did...
The Inner Voice
Undoubtedly, we have all made good and bad decisions. At times we choose God, other times we choose sin. Why? Decisions have consequences. So, what drives the decisions that we make? We will investigate that in today’s message. Please read more. Last week I wrote...
Freedom Or Slavery
God granted us all free will. When properly exercised, our choices lead towards God and towards freedom. When we make bad choices, our choices lead us into slavery and bondage to sin. In today's message, we will take an in-depth look into this wonderful gift called...
Eradicating Evil
There is no doubt that evil exists in the world. Open the morning newspaper or turn on the evening news and evil is everywhere. Can anything be done to change this? What can each of us do help to expel evil from the world? Where do we begin? Find out in today’s...
I Wasn’t – I am – I Won’t Be
God grants us life. Life is fleeting. A day is coming when we will be gone. What we do between the starting and finish line of life matters. We are here for a purpose. What is that purpose? Are we fulfilling that purpose? We will explore those questions in today's...
A Mountaintop Experience
It was Thursday July 3, 2014. I was lying in a hospital bed in Durham, NC. One day earlier I had been taken to the emergency room because I had suddenly gone blind. This moment was to become a mountaintop experience for me. Please read more to find out why and...
The Commandments Are Not Edicts To Make Us Miserable
Have you ever touched a hot stove? Dealing with a burned hand, or even several fingers, is not pleasant. The pain lasts a long time and if the burn is bad enough, the scar can last a lifetime. Parents often warn their children: “Don’t touch it, it’s hot!” These...
Seeing The Answers Before The Test
A day is coming when our life here will cease. Will we be ready for the judgement that awaits all of us? Will we pass the test? Can we know the answers to the judgement test in advance? Yes we can! Please read more. In our hearts, we all know that life is fleeting....
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