Religion and Spirituality

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Victory over the big sins – Victory over the smallest sins

The Mosaic Law gives a clear definition of sin. Some of those are fairly easy to distinguish like murder, adultery, lying, stealing, coveting, and dishonoring your parents – all mentioned in the Ten Commandments. Plus there are the first four concerning your relationship with God. Continue reading →

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The Sin Difference

Not all sin was treated the same under the Mosaic Law. Granted sin is sin and all sin is ultimately punishable by death but under the Law not all sin was given a death penalty. Continue reading →

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Money’s Temptation

Yesterday I came home and Linda was watching one of the TV ministries. These ministries are much needed for those that cannot get out the house or those just wanting some daily encouragement between their visits to their own church. Continue reading →

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Lukewarm, uncaring, and unloving

I often blame Christian’s for many problems that exist today. Christian’s have sat back and slowly watch as protection of the law was given to those things directly spoken about as sinful in God’s word. Continue reading →

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The Gospel – a peculiar message

A local business has put up a sign denouncing the recent Supreme Court decision with a reference to Leviticus 18:22.

The local news carried the story on-air and on social media. Comments on social media have been supportive and condemning. Continue reading →

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Your thoughts betray you.

I’ve always thought I wasn’t a bad person. Certainly there are those that are worse than me.
I may have lied but I’ve never killed anyone.
I may have lusted but I’ve never raped or committed adultery.
I don’t seek to go and hurt anyone intentionally. Continue reading →

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A Do-Over!

On Wednesday I was walking four miles and getting my daily exercise, really pouring on some speed, when I over-flexed my left big toe.
It made it difficult to finish my walk. Continue reading →

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Putting words in the Savior’s mouth.

Jimmy Carter was president from 1977 to 1981. I voted for him back then and the reason I did was because he professed to be a born-again Christian. He still does.
But I saw where the former president has come out in favor of same-sex marriage. Continue reading →

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Do not bow – do not bend!

It didn’t take long. The ink is just barely dry on the majority decision when I saw this from a church just about 2 hours south of me. This appeared on my Facebook wall –

I got my first request to perform wedding for a gay couple this morning. I politely declined. Continue reading →