Life is hard enough without needing to go find the instructions.
Month: September 2021
It’s Going to Take Guts
Knowing and doing are two separate things, but what else do we need in order to be people of action, rather than just inert knowledge?
A Purpose for Suffering
There is a lot of suffering in this world. However, rather than blaming it all on afflicted people not following God, can we get out ahead of it and glorify Him?
When Should We Expect God to Be With Us?
If it seems like God isn't present in our activities, should we blame God or consider whether or not we're on the right track?
Sometimes, You Need to Be the Exception
Just because those before or after you are a mess, doesn't mean that you have to be the same way.
Not Exactly a Wise Guy
Can "regular people" have access to the same wisdom as we expect people with robes and beards to have?
Impossible to Appreciate Without Experiencing It
If we have experienced things that we can't fully describe to others, what might be waiting for us that we can't imagine?
Tough Questions
Stuck with a challenging question? There is one who knows all of the answers, and who is available for us to ask.
September 2001 Photo Essay, revisited
As the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States is here, I remember that the events of 9/11/2001 are bracketed for me by the birth of my oldest son. I sat in the hospital lobby that evening (while my wife was attending a childbirth class), watching the news and videos… Continue reading September 2001 Photo Essay, revisited
Stashing Our Blessings
Might we have some blessings from God that could be put to even better use?
Self-Fulfilling Doubt
Are you waiting for an invitation to ask God for big things?
One Free Request
If you could ask for anything, what would it be? Let's take a look at someone who received his request for some good suggestions.
Despised for Praising God?
What happened when David was criticized for praising God?
Those Who Sin Differently 