Jokes I’ve Heard (#31)

One mid-morning, the kindergarten teacher said, “If anyone has to go to the bathroom, hold up two fingers.” A little voice from the back of the room asked, “How will that help?”   The preacher came to visit the other day … Continue reading

Sin in God’s Presence

Like me, you’ve probably heard it often said among Christians that God cannot allow sin in His presence. I’m not so sure that’s right, for there are several bits of knowledge from the Bible that make me go “Hmmm, I … Continue reading

Pig Food

In the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15: 11-32); the son, having left his father to venture into the pleasures of the world, finally came to his senses and returned to his father and family. The thing that awakened … Continue reading

Poetic (#37)

This plea to God by guest writer Mark Doyle is a familiar one, or should be, in the heart of every Christian.        There is Nothing Beyond Your Reach by Mark Doyle   There is nothing beyond your … Continue reading

Can Animals Sin?

When Adam sinned, perfect creation was altered by the power of sin (Romans 8: 20). Consequently, the ground grew thorns; pain became part of the fabric of life; and death entered reality. The world became cursed. As such, the animals … Continue reading

Does God Feel Pain?

Imagine you – not a thing but a divine person – bringing into existence a cosmos that will eventually be perfectly free of wrong-doing, disease and death; and within that cosmos a race of beings – humanity – that will … Continue reading

Why Won’t God Help?

If you’re a Christian who is feeling hurt right now for whatever reason, please remember that just such a situation is an occasion for the enemy to make a move against you. Satan and his minions will seek to gain … Continue reading

What is the Prayer of Faith?

Before getting to the prayer of faith, I feel that I need to address the obstacle that prevents prayer from reaching God’s ear. That would be unconfessed sin. Sinning, of course, takes many forms. Probably, the most common form is … Continue reading

Does Sin Cause Disabilities?

The answer to the title-question is “yes.” When sin entered Lucifer and later humanity, its corrosive nature went to work. Its influence caused earthly life to begin a process of decay. What was made good fell into distortion. Distortion produced … Continue reading

Poetic (#36)

Upon reaching the golden shore, stormy weather becomes a thing of the past; so my guest encourages us to continue the journey.    Sail On, O Christian Comrade by Margaret Cagle   Sail on, O Christian comrade true. Sail on … Continue reading