Everyone likes justice. The closer the harm, the more we desire retribution. How about when the perpetrator is someone we like or even a loved one? Then it's another story. We're thinking more along the lines of mercy rather than justice. How about when we are the guilty one? Like it or not, be sure … Continue reading Justice Will Be Served
Author: His Light Shines
No Fear.
You've seen them. The "No Fear" t-shirts. They are everywhere. We think this is a virtue, but it's not. We have no fear of God. That will be our demise. Look around. What once was shameful is now promoted and even celebrated. People are confused yet don't care that they are. Example, please. I'll give … Continue reading No Fear.
Another Funeral
I recently went to another funeral. A guy I know remarked, "I've been to too many of these lately." I'm sure he has. My wife remarked that funerals have changed over time. They used to be somber events. Now, they are noisy with lots of people talking and laughing heartily. There is also lots of … Continue reading Another Funeral
Death
I read something about death this morning that I would like to share with you. It was written by a man named Charles Spurgeon sometime in the middle to late 1800s. "Come, friend, I will talk to you personally again - young man, we shall soon grow old, or, perhaps, we shall die before that … Continue reading Death
All God’s Children?
It's common to hear people say, "We're all God's children." But, are we? Do you and I have the privilege to decide who "belongs" and who doesn't? Does God have any say-so in this matter? Clearly, humans like to decide for themselves what they believe God to be. Most believe that God will be merciful … Continue reading All God’s Children?
A Blank Check
The bible is full of crazy promises that are hard to understand. For example, it would seem that God gives us a blank check with this: If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that … Continue reading A Blank Check
Foundation
To the rest of the world, Christians certainly are an odd bunch. I'm not talking about the ones who faithfully go to church yet don't act like it the rest of the week. Yes, those are an odd bunch, too, but all-in Christians are even odder. It's because our whole way of approaching life is … Continue reading Foundation
Something Stinks
If you have been following the comment string on my Facebook posts, you will notice that I have been very direct with a woman belongs to the cult Jehovah's Witnesses. She's been replying to my posts for awhile, always with bible references. However, the way she did made me think that something stinks. Sure enough, … Continue reading Something Stinks
The Heavens Declare!
Last night we enjoyed a spectacular Mammatus cloud (think mammary). The sunset created a jaw-dropping color and gave it incredible depth. My mother asked me what I thought when I saw it. That was easy. "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork." (Psalm 19:1) The heavens declare the … Continue reading The Heavens Declare!
The Rod of Correction
Promises of blessings. Promises of curses. The bible is full of these. For a reason. God calls us to return to him. Mostly, we ignore him, particularly his rod of correction. You see, nothing happens without God's knowledge. Both good things and bad. Both point you to Him. As for the good things, "...God's kindness … Continue reading The Rod of Correction