How Judging Makes You A Better Christian
Many people believe the Bible condemns judging others, but is this true? The Bible has much to say on this subject, and often in a positive light. Everyone Judges In a practical sense, we judge every day. Every one of us. Who decides if a rapist is wrong? A murderer? Is it wrong to make an informed judgment about whether a person should care for your children, have a key to your home, or be alone with your spouse? Is it wrong to judge...
The Problem With Society’s Love Lie
What is Love? I love God. I love lasagna. I love that song. I love my neighbor. I love their accent. I love my wife. Not only do those phrases share unequal value, they literally mean different things. I don’t love my wife in the same way I love a song, nor do I love my neighbor the way I love lasagna. So, what does it mean to say you, “love” someone? And, is love always good? In a book called, “The Four...
The Shocking Truth About Sexual Orientation
There is a narrative in modern society that casts shade on anyone who does not agree with or condone the LGBT community and its non-expedient behavior. It’s true that among their detractors, there is a vast mixture of those who are blindly intolerant and hurtful, and those who are compassionate and caring. It’s my belief based on observation and research that the former category is a mere fragment of the latter, and that...
How to Outwit Obamacare with Christian Healthcare Ministries
If you are tired of Obamacare and it’s rate hikes, poor coverage, high deductibles, and massive out-of-pocket expenses, I want to offer one alternative (in addition to voting at the polls)… My family uses Christian Healthcare Ministries, which is a government-approved Christian medical-expense sharing ministry. It functions very similar to traditional insurance, with a few important differences. With CHM, members submit...
The Affirmation Dilemma
Everyone needs affirmation… “Great job!” “You’re valuable to us.” “Thank you for all you do.” “I don’t know what I’d do without you.” In fact, it’s a good practice to find someone every day to affirm. It’s admirable to be someone who gives praise to others. But there is a dark side to affirmation, as well. Some people are driven by the praises of...
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