This here is a book which might be disregarded as something for a younger audience. However, before you automatically assume it’s not for you, recall this quote by C.S. Lewis: A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest. I’m here […]
“The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.” “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.” “The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult […]
Christian athletes who feel compelled to pray for outcomes in sports contests, then, are caught in this trap: they must either ask God, in a most un-Christian-like way, to limit his blessings by granting them the victory; ask God to allow opponents to win and work to achieve that end, thus undermining the spirit of […]
Now, go back to your list of priorities, commitments and time. Look closely at each thing on the list and consider this: Does this add meaning/value to my life? How important is this to me? Does this conflict with or enhance my priorities? Could I eliminate this from my life? […]
I have 9 of these booklets to giveaway. I will send one to everyone who leaves a comment, unless I run out. Update: These are no longer available. The church calendar follows six seasons of varying length: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. Advent focuses on the anticipation of God’s […]
Elvis gave a superb performance that night, but the big story reported by the press was that he had split his pants. That was not uncommon. Elvis often “split out” because of the extended leg stretches and karate kicks in his routine. For some reason, the media preferred the “fat […]
Dear people, I thought I would share with you places where you can join book for blog programs. The way it works is that you get free books in exchange for a review on your personal blog and a consumer website such as Amazon. Most of these are with Christian publishers, […]
Hi blog readers, I made a boo-boo. Back in January, I thought I was signing up to review the book Jesus, Interrupted by Bart Ehrman. Upon further review, I was simply supposed to inform you that a paperback edition of the book would be released in February. I was also […]
I have a copy of this book to giveaway. Leave a comment with your favorite way to relieve stress for a chance to win. I will select a winner on Friday (3/5) at noon. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you […]
I was finally honest with myself: I hated the ministry. I was tired of the lies, the pretending, the guilt, the expectations. I wanted out. I’m sorry, God, I prayed. I gave it my best shot. I tried to do it in your power. It didn’t work. – Pete Scazzerro […]
