Nov
20
A Choice to Make
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Why don’t the so-called progressive thinkers just come out and say it? Why don’t they just clearly state that the problem with the world is too much religion and not enough dependance on our own abilities? It only stands to reason that the world needs to come together in knowledge and not myth. We could [...]
Nov
19
Don’t Lie
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“Ball don’t lie” – Rasheed Wallace If you don’t follow the NBA, you may not recognize this name or the reference. Boiled down, the idea is that if a foul is called unfairly, then the player shooting free throws will miss one or more because the ball evens the score. In other words, if you [...]
Nov
18
Fun in Self-Control
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We all strive to get in a groove with God. We want such a close relationship that everything right just becomes natural in the doing. I find that I can fade in and out. I have my good days and my not-so-good days. I hold all the natural tendencies of man such that when things [...]
Nov
17
Worthiness and Responsibility
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It’s easy to be dismissed when you are young. Years of life so closely correlate to wisdom that we all fall into that trap frequently. On the other hand, when you are treated as being wise and worth listening to, you have the responsibility to live up to that expectation. I read this encouragement from [...]
Nov
16
Distance Learning
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“The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.” – Socrates There seems to be some disagreement about who said this originally, but that doesn’t take anything away from the validity of the statement. It does seem to be the case that as you learn more about a subject, you realize just [...]
Nov
15
When the Storms Come
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Sports teams, police officers, and soldiers all train repeatedly. They train to learn their craft so well that it is second nature. Each of these professions require split-second decisions and skilled reactions.. In some cases, it can mean life or death. The point is that when the storms come and when things aren’t going according [...]
Nov
14
Avoid the Strut
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“Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” Romans 12:19 It’s easy for human nature to sneak in under our reading of Scripture. I certainly have read this passage and convinced myself that I’m being spiritual [...]
Nov
13
Upside Down
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How do you shut the critics up? You’ll never do it with words because the most common criticism is that we are all hypocrites. If you spend your time trying to simply state that you are not a hypocrite, you don’t actually help your case. The best way to fight that claim is to live [...]
Nov
12
Stick to the Word
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It’s considered a conflict of interest when one of the parties affected by a law or judgment also has influence over that decision. We have to assume the worst for the sake of fairness when a lawmaker has investments in the areas he makes law or a judge has family involved with a case he [...]
Nov
11
Strong Tower
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You’ve heard it said that a man’s home is his castle. The idea has to do with the authority and ownership a man has regarding his house and everything in it. I want to extend the metaphor a bit to issue a challenge to us all. A castle is not just a seat of power. [...]