Do You Want To Go With Me?

Presence.  We all value it whether we realize it or not. I can remember a frequent routine that used to take place in our house when my youngest son was about six-years-old and my youngest daughter was about two-years-old.  It would be evening, the family would be upstairs, and I might ask my youngest son …

Everyone Knows John 3:16…Or do they?

Everyone knows John 3:16, right? Christians and unbelievers alike have seen this verse advertised at nearly every sporting event for the past thirty years.  It speaks of God’s love for man.  “For God so loved the world…” While it is true that this verse tells us of the depth of God’s love (after all, he …

Is The Pope Catholic?

“Pope” Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church made news this past week by stating that one doesn’t have to be a Catholic to be redeemed.  In fact, not only does one not have to be Catholic, Pope Francis affirmed that even atheists are redeemed. It appears the modern, sweeping spirit of ecumenism has even …

Praying Like He#%!

While watching the morning news, I heard a woman who had gone through a very harrowing ordeal say that while she was going through her life and death struggle, she began “praying like He#%!” “Praying like He#%?”  I must admit I was taken back by her choice of words.  Now I certainly understand her shock, …

The Rest of the Story

Do you know who Joseph, called Barsabbas was?  No?  Doesn’t ring a bell?  Well then, let me ask you another question.  Do you know who Matthias was?  Ah, that you know.  He was the man selected to replace Judas as an apostle.  The other man who was not selected was Joseph, called Barsabbas. Joseph, called …