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Stories and Viewpoints on FaithWould you deny your family, friends, and significant other? If not, why would you deny God by saying your relationship is a private matter? Would he say, “we have a private relationship?” I don't think so
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Following Jesus is Not a Religion
Following Jesus is what Christianity is all about. Religion is the formality and man-made rules that you choose to adhere to as a member of a Church. Being a follower of Christ does not require human regulations, it only needs faith. It seems as though too many...
Believing in Jesus is Not the Same as Faith in Jesus
Believing in Jesus is not nearly as hard as having faith in Jesus. When we believe in something, we are acknowledging that it exists. When we put our faith in something, we trust it. Let's say we talk about skydiving for a minute. As an observer, you believe that...
You Can't Hide From Sin
You can't hide from sin; it is impossible. No matter how hard you try, someone is always watching you. Besides that, God is still watching you too. Concealing sin just prolongs the inevitable. You will get caught, and you will be exposed. Today, our State Senate...
Being Patient is Not Always Easy
Being patient is not one of my strong suites. I am not an impatient person, but I just cannot stand it when someone is slow. When someone gets in my way that is indecisive or unorganized, it drives me nuts. We went out to eat tonight at a buffet. Buffets are great...
Watering Down the Bible
There was not much watering down of the Bible when I was growing up. The "grey" area, as they say, was nonexistent. Everything I learned was laid out in black and white for me. You were either going to heaven or hell. It was a sin, or it wasn't. You were breaking...
What is a Bobble Head Christian?
When I think about the term bobble-head Christian, I visualize a person with no depth. Imagine a bobble-head figure stuck to the dash of your car. When you turn your wheel to the left, it turns its head with you. If you turn your wheel to the right, it follows you...
Little Lies Turn Into Big Problems
Little lies will catch up with you no matter how small they are. One of the interesting things about lies is that they breed more lies. When you don't tell the truth, it is often difficult to remember the story that you told that wasn't true. When this happens, you...
Saying Goodbye to Loved Ones
Saying goodbye is something that we will all have to face at some point in our life. Nothing on this earth will live forever. The only thing that can give us hope in life after death is Jesus. Without Jesus, you will go to hell when you leave this earth. The...
Why Do School Shootings Happen?
School shootings happen for many reasons with many contributing factors. Instead of looking for the cause, many people tend to look at the symptoms. Ultimately why school shootings happen is because the aggressor does not have a relationship with Christ. When you...
The Life of Billy Graham
Today, the life of Billy Graham ended here on earth. At the age of 99, Billy Graham used the vast majority of his life to lead people to Christ. Billy is probably the best known evangelic leader of our time. I remember as a child watching him on TV. Something was...
When Does Life Begin?
The question of the day was, does life begin at conception? Facebook is known for its off the wall memes and political debates. So today in the spirit of Facebook debates, I decided to engage someone who posted a questionable meme. No debates are ever won on...
Mercy Me Movie I Can Only Imagine
Are you getting excited about seeing the Mercy Me Movie I can only Imagine? The new movie is based on the inspiring true story of Bart Millard. If you are unfamiliar with Bart, he is the lead singer of the music group Mercy Me. The storyline of the movie...
Don't Crumble Under Pressure
Many people crumble under pressure. They fight battles that are exhausting and do not have the strength to carry on. Sometimes the person crumbles because their struggle is not God-honoring. Crumbling under pressure leads me to my blog for tonight. I was talking...
What is the State of America?
Tonight we will hear the President give the State of the Union speech, which is the state of America. Every year the President addresses Congress with his views on the current state of our nation. The President gives his plans for legislation and ideas on how to...
Resistance and Endurance Build Strength
There is no doubt that resistance and endurance build strength. I used to weight lift a lot in my twenties. One of the foundations of strength training is resistance. To build muscle mass, you have to break down the muscle. This process is done through the use of...
A Prideful Church Will Be Destroyed
A prideful Church will destroy itself. The downfall of any Church begins when selfish and prideful ways set in. Satan's downfall was pride. He didn't turn into the beast through gluttony, lust or the love for money. Pride was why he fell from his glory. That same...
Having a Stress Filled Life
I am sure that everyone who is reading this knows what a stress filled life looks like. Today it is more common to be stressed out than to live a stress-free life. Some of us wouldn't know what do to if we didn't have stress controlling our lives. Many of us stress...
Getting Baptized Again in Jesus Name
Have you heard of someone getting baptized again? When I talk about getting baptized again, I am referring to those who got baptized as children. I know that different denominations baptize children under different circumstances. I was curious to what the Bible...
Faith Requires Action Stop Being Passive
The notion that faith requires action should not come as a shock to you. My grandmother always used to tell me that we need to put foot to prayer. You might be wondering why she said that. First, faith in Christ can only be an action. Look no further than Matthew...
Congratulations You Go To Church on Sunday
I am sure that many of you that are reading this go to Church on Sunday. It is part of your weekly regiment. You wear that stripe with pride. Too many people like to pat themselves on their back for going to Church on Sunday. Do I think that it is a bad thing that...
Your Truth Vs Gods Truth
There are two types of truth in our world today, your truth and Gods truth. One truth is made up out of convenience, and the creator makes one. Gods truth never changes. It never has and never will. Just because society changes their way of thinking does not mean...
We are Experiencing a Worldview Shift
A worldview shift is walking our culture farther and farther away from God. We have become a society that is overly accepting of people to the point of utter ridiculousness. As a Christian, I have seen a deep divide between the word of God and the wishes of man. ...
Do You Have a Selfish Friend?
A selfish friend puts themselves first in almost every situation. Their agenda always centers on what is best for them, not what is best for others. Instead of trying to make a positive impact on someone else's life, their self-content is always at the forefront. ...
Having an Opinion is Not Judging
Having an opinion about the way things are is pretty common. We see things through our lenses. Some of us try to use our lenses from a Biblical worldview. Others just speak what comes to mind. One thing that bothers me about the Christian community is that people...
Gods Not Dead 3 A Light in Darkness
Gods not dead 3 will be released in theaters on Easter 2018. I am sure that most of you have already seen the first two videos of the series produced by PureFlix. If you are unfamiliar with PureFlix, they are a Christian movie company. The company also has a...
Parents Should Avoid Digital Babysitters
It seems as though our society has evolved to the point where parents are absent, and digital babysitters entertain the kids. Gone are the days where kids go outside and play in the mud. No more roughhousing or building blanket forts in the house. Now pre-teen...
Airing Out Dirty Laundry on Social Media
We have all seen someone air out their dirty laundry on social media. For some reason, people think that the proper way to handle situations is through social media. Gone are the times where you confront someone face to face and work out your differences. Our...
Charitable Giving for Tax Purposes
This time of year people are thinking about charitable giving for tax purposes. It is great that people want to donate to non-profit organizations such as Churches. Many non-profit agencies solely rely on charitable giving to function. I can understand the stress...
Life is Tug of War Not Compromise
When I was a kid, we used to play tug of war. The game was fun because you had to be stronger than your opponent to win. There were only one winner and one loser. You couldn't cut the rope in half and compromise on the game. I think back to the game I played...
Being a Modern Christian in a Broken World
Do you consider yourself a modern Christian? The generation of millennials has brought new meaning to the term modern Christian. Christianity in itself hasn't changed since Jesus died on the cross. In fact, the Bible hasn't changed either since the book of...
Paul Apostle of Christ Movie 2018
Scheduled to release on March 28th, 2018, Paul Apostle of Christ movie should be a hit among Christians. I watched a trailer for the new film, and it was great to hear the director say that his main inspiration for the film came directly from the Bible. Often in...
Are You a Friendly Christian Neighbor?
I visited a Church last summer that had a message on being a friendly Christian neighbor. The sermon started with filling out a chart. There were six boxes on the chart, one of which was labeled your house. There were three boxes across from your home box and one...
Being a Christian Requires Team Work
When you think of teamwork, you might think of working with others at your job. Others of you may think of a sports team that needs teamwork to come together for a victory. Have you ever thought that being a Christian requires teamwork as well? Many verses in the...
Do You Only Practice Faith at Christmas?
It seems like more and more people only practice faith at Christmas. Tis the season to show up for Christmas Eve service at Church to undo all of the evil deeds you have done throughout the year. Maybe you are just stopping by to practice faith at Christmas to...
There is Always a Way Don't Give Up
One thing that I have found out in life is that there is always a way. As a husband, father and business owner, I have faced many seemingly impossible obstacles in my life. I am sure that most of you can relate to some of my life experiences. Each of us has trials...
My Blue Christmas isn't so much about Christmas
Last night, my pastor at Church did a sermon on "A Blue Christmas." His sermon spoke to many Christmas seasons of before, but not this one. This Christmas season hasn't started for me as of yet. There are too many things that are ongoing that have caused me to...
Touch His robe with faith and you will be healed
The Bible talks about a woman ill for eleven years who reached out and touched Jesus robe so that she is healed. As he turned around, she told him that if I just touch your robe I know I will be healed and he healed her because of her faith. You can find this in...
Only God Answers Prayers
Only God answers prayers, period. If you are a Christian and believe that the Bible is the inherent word of God, then you know that no one other than God will answer your prayers. Mankind has taken the simple approach to prayer and overcomplicated it. In fact, many...
Jesus Saved Mary From Her Sins As Well
Jesus saved Mary from her sins just like every other person he came to die for on the cross. This time of year, we are reminded of the birth of Jesus. The celebration of Christmas with the advent season gives us an opportunity to reflect on the miracle of Jesus'...
Appreciating Life and Being Thankful
Appreciating life to me means being thankful for what I have. Today is the celebrated day of thankfulness. We celebrate this day every year to help remind us of what God has blessed us with. This symbolic day also marks the start of ungratefulness. With Black...
Giving Thanks to God Our Father
How are you at giving thanks to God? It might seem like an easy question. When we gather around the dinner table to eat a meal on Thanksgiving, we say a prayer before we eat. We usually thank God for our family and our health as well as the buffet of food that we...
Skeletons in a Conservative Christians Closet?
Skeletons in a conservative Christians closet can haunt them for the rest of their lives. If you have watched the news lately, I am sure that you have seen stories on Senate candidate Roy Moore. Whether these stories are true or lack the merit necessary to pursue...
Are Search Engines biased against Christian Websites?
I have been digging into the topic of companies being biased against Christian websites. For those of you that know me, I have been working on websites for around seven years or so. My partner on this site Kirk has been working on websites for most of his adult...
Focus on Salvation Don't Focus on Sin
Christians tend to focus on sin instead of salvation when engaging others in conversation. When we do this, we instantly put up walls between us and the individual that we are trying to reach. Until we can reach someone with the Gospel, their sins become...
When You Pray Sometimes No is An Answer
Sometimes no is an answer to our prayers. When we are desperately in need of something to go our way, we pray that God will give us the answer we want. Sometimes the answer that we want is not the answer that we need. Sometimes no is an answer from God because it...
Your Best is Never Good Enough to Get to Heaven
Do you ever feel like your best is never good enough to tackle a task? No matter how hard you work at trying to accomplish something, you just keep falling short. Sometimes we fall short because of our lack of ability. Other times outside circumstances get in the...
Keeping Texas Church in Your Thoughts and Prayers
Yesterday was a day for many thoughts and prayers. If you have not heard already, a crazed maniac walked into a Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas and killed a couple of dozen people. In this world, no place is safe. There are many speculations as to why this...
How Do Christians Treat Convicts?
My eyes have been opened to how Christians treat convicts. I used to be one of those people that turned my nose up at the thought of a convict. Why would anyone want to associate with someone that broke the law and ended up incarcerated? Just like many other...
Do you Value Human Life More Than an Animal?
When I ask you the question "Do you value human life more than the life of an animal," what is the first thing that comes to mind? I am sure that many of you treat your pet like a member of your family. Some of you even go as far as calling your pet a child. Before...
Take the High Road in Life
Sometimes it is hard to take the high road in life. Many times the path of least resistance is the path that leads us down the wrong way. It is easy to take the wrong path when we are faced with daunting tasks. I can think of numerous times in my life where the...
Trust in God
Faith is our master key to unlocking undetected potential inside each and every one of us.
The Trinity
As Christians we believe in The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit.