At church this Sunday a man entered the sanctuary and sat down in the back pew. He appeared downtrodden, ungroomed and wore a trench coat. It was unclear if he was homeless or had just lived a difficult life. Somehow, looking at him, it felt so right that he should be there. He almost seemed... Continue Reading →
Generational Change: Religion or Spirituality
Christianity has been steadily declining in America for several decades. Beginning with the Baby Boomers, the percentage of people who identify themselves as Christians has decreased with each passing generation. The advent of this decrease coincided with the scientific and technology advancements the 1950s. Televisions had become the primary source of news and entertainment. Access... Continue Reading →
“I Am Doing a New Thing”
When mankind was created, God spoke directly to his chosen. Among those were Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, and Moses. After the Hebrews entered the promised land and began to go astray, he sent his Holy Spirit to speak through the prophets. But all of that was in the past. Through Isaiah the Holy Spirit prophesied... Continue Reading →
Words of Wisdom- Day 3
Choice Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.Proverbs 4:23-26 These verses remind me that what I do has... Continue Reading →
How Can My Life Be Changed?
I've been giving a lot of thought to what affects me the most. What impacts my attitude, my mood, my behavior, my words, and my choices? Thinking about times when I've felt joyful, hopeful, or satisfied compared to times when I've felt discouraged, anxious, or alone I began to see a common thread. What I... Continue Reading →