Identity Influences Behavior I identify as… (fill in the blank). Abraham Lincoln asked, “If you call a dog’s tail a leg, how many legs do you have?” You’d be surprised how many people answer five, not four, without even thinking. The other possible answer is two, depending on which word you emphasize (legs or you). During the 2008 presidential election, […]
Hope Does Not Disappoint…if it’s in the right thing. “…we exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts…” (Rom. 5:3-5) We are living in a time of hopelessness. Pandemics and politicians have painted […]
Free From the Fear of Death Our home page says this site is filled with good news. Today’s post is one example. If you or someone you know is afraid of dying, this post is for you. In The FUD Factor (May 4), we said the only reason to fear death is if you don’t know where you go after […]
You Follow Me Anyone ever ask you, “How do I know God’s will for me?” Do you have a good answer? You know, one of the things I love about the Bible is its simplicity. Jesus chose twelve “uneducated” men to evangelize the world. Why do you suppose that was? Simple answer: “…Has not God made foolish the wisdom of […]
Prepare For The Storm What storm? Well, pick one. If you believe in global warming and all the predictions from the “scientists,” we’re in for increased hurricane activity, tornados, and firestorms. The polar icecaps are going to melt and raise the ocean levels. But if you read our last post, Is Fear King, you’ll realize it’s just more of “their” […]
Is Fear King? On Sunday, May 16th, Pastor Al said this, “Hopelessness abounds in America today because fear is king.” Before we unpack that, consider a couple questions. Is fear prevalent across all age categories? Both sexes? Christians and non-Christians? How can we eliminate this hopelessness? The answer to the first three is absolutely yes. We’ll get to the last […]