Tag: The Bible
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God of Peace
Recently on the social media platform known as “X”, Pope Leo XIV posted the following statement. “God does not bless any conflict. Anyone who is a disciple of Christ, the Prince of Peace, is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs. Military action will not create space…
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We Only Get This Day Once
Growing up, the catch phrase du jur was “Carpe Diem.” Fortunately, it has kind of fallen out of vogue, but for those who are not familiar with the Latin phrase, it is often translated to “seize the day.” The line is taken from the Roman poet Horace’s work “Odes” which date to 23 BC. Being…
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Hard Topics: Christian Suffering
This week, Pastor Darren King joins me on the podcast to discuss suffering. A topic that is hard for everyone, even Christians. The world looks at suffering as inevitable and as something that should be dulled or distracted away. But how should Christians look at it is the question? Especially when so often suffering in…
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Murder in Mercy’s Clothes
Life held cheaply is life taken easily.
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Rope Burn
I am reminded form time to time that to do or be better sometimes requires a certain amount of pain. Which is something that none of us look forward to or enjoy. If you do, that is a problem of a different sort all together and not anything that is going to be addressed in…
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Storms
Enduring Storms Psalm 19:1 [1] The heavens declare the glory of God,and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. (ESV) We often talk about the Glory of the Lord as seen in creation. When we do it is usually in addressing our wonder at the greatness of God and his power over all things, including that…
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Pit Falls and Traps
I often marvel at the Wisdom of the Lord in terms of Scripture. As I have gone through life I see more and more of God’s truth being validated in his word. For example, the Bible speaks of people being diluted in their thinking. 2 Thessalonians 2:11–12 [11] Therefore God sends them a strong delusion,…