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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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Sometimes God Sets Us Up For Failure
Failure is very discouraging to us as humans. We build our hopes, dreams, and life around our successes. Our emotions are intertwined into the success or failure of situations in our life. We make our break our success, right? Maybe not. What if God sets us up...
Turn Dreams Into Reality
Each and every one of us wants to turn dreams into reality. We all have goals and ambitions. Some of us find ourselves stuck in the same dead-end job, while others would be glad to have a job. Some kids are disappointed that they do not get to start for the team...
God Loves all Ugly People the Same
When we think of ugly people, we are usually quick to judge people by their outward appearance. We nitpick certain aspects of their body to highlight as what we deem ugly. In our minds, we see ugliness skin deep. Our society emphasizes ugliness in everything we...
Pay them equally for their work
You hire people, and decide to pay them equally by the day for their work. You find a few workers in the morning, but determine you need more. That's when you go in search for more people, and come up with a couple more about midday. You agree to pay them for a days...
Volunteering Time and Talents
Volunteering time and talents is a great way to give back to the community in which we live. Personally, I would rather give my time and talents instead of just writing a check. It is more meaningful to me and helps build relationships with the people that we are...
You might be the rich man seeking eternal life
What good things are you doing that will ensure that you have eternal life? That is the question that the rich man asked Jesus(Matthew 19:16), and it is a question that Christians often ask. But, do Christians really understand the response that Jesus offers?...
Give of Yourself to Help Others
There is no doubt that when you help others, you feel good inside. When you do something for someone that can never repay you, there is a great reward that you feel inside. As Christians, we are called by God to be kind to others. Putting other people's interests...
Power of Positive Attitudes
Whether we like it or not positive attitudes and negative attitudes do rub off on others. I never really thought much of it in the past. Just the other day I was confronted with this reality. Admittedly, I didn't have the best attitude, and it was rubbing off on...
What is our Purpose for Life?
What is God's purpose for life? If you have dug into the Bible, you know that our purpose is to worship God. We can worship God in many ways, but do we let him consume our life? Going to Church on Sunday allows us to worship him though singing songs and reading the...
Studying James with my Life Group
My Life Group is beginning a study on the Book of James this week. We just finished. A series called, Fan or Follower. James is the younger brother of Jesus. James shared God's word through letters that formed as the Book of James in the Bible. Each week we are...
Expecting Christians to Donate Money
Do you feel like everyone is expecting you to donate money to this project and that project? There is always a good reason to give money, and the ask for donations will never end. I know that personally, I get tired of being asked to donate money every time I turn...
Rock and Mineral Show 2017
Today was a fun day for my family and me, as we went to the annual rock and mineral show. This is something that we all look forward to every year. It is a fun and inexpensive way to see Gods beautiful creations. Looking at rocks and minerals is fun for the kids...
Walking Dead Non-Believers
AMC's The Walking Dead is probably one of the most successful cable shows of all time. For those of you that are unfamiliar with the show, it centers around survivors getting away from walkers. Walkers are dead humans that have become zombies in the after life. ...
Divorce is Biblical! Moses gave Certificates of Divorce
Who would have thought divorce is Biblical? Like marriage, divorce appears in the Old Testament dating back to the time of Moses. He offered men certificates of divorce which freed them to send their wives away. You will find this in Matthew 19:7. According to Matthew...
Marcus Lemonis People Process Product for Christians
Marcus Lemonis people process product is The Profit. This TV show is one of my favorites. The show centers on Marcus going into failing businesses, investing in them and turning them around into something great. Being an entrepreneur myself, I am naturally...
Spiritual Walk Re-Training Session
It is time once again to do a spiritual walk re-training session. If you haven't done this before, then you should do this in your life. Everything that you think that you know should be put to the side for just a few minutes. I will begin by asking you one...
Facebook Live Rape 40 People Watched
I read a story in the news today about a 15-year-old girl that was brutally raped while 40 people watched on Facebook Live. Have we come to a point in our society where something appalling happens, and no one does anything to stop it? Not only do people choose not...
Taking Charge of Our Spiritual Walk
We should be taking charge of our spiritual walk instead of waiting for it to happen. When God sent his one and only son to die for our sins, he initiated a spiritual journey for each and every one of us. God saw that we failed miserably with sin. He cared so much...
Swearing Does Not Help Your Spiritual Journey
I have gone to Church my entire life and had never heard a sermon on swearing. I'm not sure if the pastors were afraid to talk about the issue or if they just didn't see it as a problem. Coming from a hypocrite, swearing hampers our spiritual journey. Swearing is...
Do you Stand up for Your Christian Values?
When you are attacked, do you stand up for your Christian values? Is it easier for you to pretend that you are not a Christian and deny your God? We have all been put in situations where our Christian values are tested. Some of us can stand up for God while others...
Become like little children, enter the kingdom of heaven
The last several months are quite amazing. You could say the verse, "Become like little children" fits perfectly. Happiness and peace have come into my life, reminding me of my early childhood. Little children have a simplistic and unassuming view of life. The...
So little faith enables demons inside
How much faith do we have? So little faith keeps miraculous events from happening for us? I think so because when I pray and submit my life to God, great things begin to happen for me, and those around me. When my faith slips, the goodness slips as well. The challenge...
Do you believe as others believe in your Church?
Do you believe as others believe in your Church? Do they have as strong a relationship with Christ as you do? Maybe your relationship isn't that strong, and you seek to strengthen your faith through others. What I have discovered is that most people are not well...
Do you Keep Doing The Same Thing Expecting Different Results?
By definition, insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Do we ever get different results by doing the same thing over and over again? From my personal experience, I would say definitely no. Anytime we get in a slump or...
Ripping up the Bible in a hotel room
A few years ago, actor Ian McKellen became known for ripping up the Bible in hotel rooms. He specifically targets scripture that addresses homosexuality. He targets Leviticus 18:22 because he does not believe it is proper to have it by the bedside. Condon on ripping...
Faith trumps tradition in life
What impact do traditions have on our relationship with Christ? Do you believe faith trumps tradition? Let's find out. We're you taught to wash your hands before eating? Do parents teach children to wash their hands before eating today? Most would say so, but how many...
Faith Centered or Corporate Church?
Is your place of worship a faith centered church or a corporate church? More than likely everyone will say faith centered Church. No one likes to admit when their church has crossed the line of being a corporation. It is not fun to admit, and it probably hurts too....
Does your personal relationship with Jesus mean a private relationship?
Does having a personal relationship with Jesus also mean you should have a private relationship with him? I don't think so. Do you say, "I have a private relationship with Christ", when asked about faith? Do you feel like you have been told what to think? This can...
Being Rejected Because of Your Faith
It is undoubted that it hurts to be rejected by anyone. We are all sensitive to wanting to be included and accepted by others. Each and every one of us has been rejected at some point in our life. Getting our feelings hurt is just a part of life that we have to...
Finding Endurance as a Christian
Sometimes it is hard to find endurance when we are working through struggles in our life. Our struggles can be physical or emotional and may require tremendous work to overcome. Part of overcoming obstacles is to put mind over matter. When we struggle, it is often...
Having Patience Though our Trials
Patience does not come that easy to some of us. We get anxious about things that are going on in our lives, and we want answers now. The worst part of any situation is waiting for the outcome. When we are impatient, we can handle a yes or no answer, just not the...
Outsourcing the Job Given to You by God
Outsourcing has become prevalent in our society as we look for ways to do things faster and more efficiently. Jobs are always being sent overseas for someone else to do instead of right here in our own Country. Sometimes is makes sense as a business to outsource...
Equally yoked goes beyond sharing Christian faith
Do you think that finding someone who is Christian is sufficiently equally yoked? If so, then why do so many Christians find themselves in divorce? Finding an equally yoked partner requires more effort than saying you are a Christian. I see the equally yoked partner,...
Self-Centered Relationship in Christ
It might confuse you to think of your relationship with Christ as self-centered. Just take a minute to do some self-reflection on why you believe in God. Do you find yourself believing because you know that he exists? Does your mind process how everything that we...
Answering the Question Does God Love Me?
I am sure that you have asked yourself this question before does God love me? If you are struggling with this issue, you are not alone. There are more non-believers and Christians that feel this way; then I can count. You are not alone in this struggle. To answer the...
Feel Good Christian VS God Honoring Follower
We all like to feel good in life; it makes us happy. When we are a Christian, we see the world in a different light. One of our focuses is uplifting others through encouragement. But how does being a feel good Christian differ from being a God-honoring follower? When...
Training Christians to Be Biblical Leaders
Training Christians to be Biblical leaders is one of the most important things that a Church can do. I have been to numerous Churches over the years that have mixed messages on what it means to witness to others. In fact, a lot of these Churches do not properly...
We Need to Remember that We Are Not of This World.
The Bible tells us that we are not of this world. So what exactly does that mean and why does it matter? We find ourselves engaged in worldly desires as humans. Each one of us has focused on human desires at one point or another in our life. It is easy to be...
Are We Being Fishers of Men or Scaring Away the Fish?
Today I had a good conversation with Kirk about being fishers of men. We were discussing how someone can go about leading people to Christ. I have been witnessing to several employees over the past year. One of the employees that I have been witnessing to finally...
Christian Drive In Refuses to Show Beauty and the Beast
I remember watching Beauty and the Beast as a child. I always thought that the beast was one of the coolest prince's that Disney ever came up with. He was big, strong and scary. The beast reminded me of a werewolf on steroids. The story line was unique and...
Are you Living Your Life as a God Follower?
Do you find yourself getting caught up living your life for yourself? It is easy to get consumed by work, family, friends, and hobbies. Anything that takes up a big part of our day helps waste your time. When all of our time is spoken for, and there are no hours...
How to have a completely amazing life with what you have today
I never would have thought I would learn how to have a completely amazing life with what I have today! Never before have I had as much self-esteem and self-confidence. What you probably don't know is that I've struggled with low self-esteem and self-confidence all of...
Do we Put Our Faith in Hope?
Do you find yourself putting your faith in hope? That statement may seem confusing to some of you. To understand what I am trying to say, you first understand the difference between faith and hope. Merriam-Webster defines hope as: to cherish a desire with...
Following the Leader as a Christian
How are we at following the leader? I remember playing follow the leader as a child. It was a game where you would imitate what the leader of your group was doing. You would repeat what they said and go through the motions like they did. Your objective was to...
Recover From Sin in Our Lives
The journey to recover from sin is life long. Since we are sinners, we will continue to sin for the rest of our lives. The good news is that Jesus died for us so that our sins could be forgiven. The recovery from our sin becomes instant as soon as we ask for...
How are we at Trusting God with Everything?
How are you at trusting God? Do you find yourself doubting God's promises? Sometimes it is hard to believe that God is in control of everything in our lives. We try to fight through our struggles without relying on God. Sometimes we even know that God will take...
Do you Have a Wish Bone or Back Bone?
I heard the term used today "are you a wish bone or a back bone Christian?" I guess I never really thought about the two or how they apply to Christianity before. To me having a wish bone personality means always hoping for the best, but failing to perform. A back...
Going Through the Motions as a Christian
We are all guilty of going through the motions. It is a convenience to go down the same path every day without veering off track. We are comfortable with the same road because we have a good idea of what our outcome will be. It is hard to get out of the mindset of...
Turning Burdens into Blessings in Our Lives
Having burdens is a part of being human. Every day we have a new set of challenges that we must face. Sometimes we continue to deal with stagnate problems that have been plaguing us for days, weeks, months or even years. What if instead of seeing our problems as...
Do People Misuse Prayer in Their Lives?
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like someone was trying to misuse prayer? I have, several times in fact. I have been in situations with other Christians where we were put in a position to make hard decisions. These decisions must be made promptly....
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.