During tonight's State of the Union Address by President Barak Obama, the president said, "The future we want – will only happen if we work together. It will only happen if we can have rational, constructive debates. It will only happen if we fix our politics." What I've found is that find that most Americans have grown … Continue reading State of the Union
Category: God’s Sovereignty
Living by Faith
In our social media driven world today, life is viewed by what's popular, progressive, or posted. Followers of Jesus, however, live by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). Similarly, Christ followers walk by faith in what God has said and done, not by what we may feel or fear. God says "the righteous will live by faith" … Continue reading Living by Faith
His Eye is on the Sparrow
Those in other parts of the world - and probably even my city - would consider some of my daily anxieties silly because I've never had to wonder about my next meal(s) or worry about an empty closet to keep me and my family warm. From a purely physical perspective of basic human necessities of … Continue reading His Eye is on the Sparrow
Is God fair?
At an early age, we develop a strong sense of fairness. Not long after uttering the longed-for words, “Momma" or "Dadda” comes “mine.” And then, a little while later we learn to pout, “That’s not fair!” The question of fairness arises whenever a coach makes a decision to start an undeserving player over another or … Continue reading Is God fair?
Where is God when the Earth shakes?
Over the past week, the reports, pictures, and videos following the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11 have overwhelmed us. Since the initial earthquake, dozens of aftershocks have continued to shake the island nation including an aftershock with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 that struck Tuesday in the eastern part of Honshu, … Continue reading Where is God when the Earth shakes?
Being Green
"It's not easy being green It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things And people tend to pass you over 'cause you're not standing out Like flashy sparkles in the water or stars in the sky" In one of his more melancholy moments, Kermit the Frog seems to capture how I feel … Continue reading Being Green
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