Divergent is a novel trilogy written by Veronica Roth and includes Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant. Without giving away any surprises the series is about a teenager who lives in a post apocalyptic society. Similarly to many other series in this young adult genre the authorities have tried to bring order to chaos by dividing society into groups. … Continue reading Divergent
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How Did That Happen?
April 15 was not a good day for one lady in her sixties. No, as far as I know she did not learn she owned the IRS a pile of taxes. She was attending a Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Socks baseball game when a ball fouled off the bat of Stephen Souza, Jr. … Continue reading How Did That Happen?
God’s Will
Last week I posted God's Plan for Your Life. That post generated a few discussions via email, Facebook, and Messenger. One person suggested I expand my thoughts. Another individual just wanted me to explain my understanding to him. This is my answer. It is longer than my usual posts, but this is important. What I … Continue reading God’s Will
God’s Plan for Your Life
I have heard the question for 30 years of ministry, "What does God want me to do with my life?" Or the related question, "How do I know if this is what God wants me to do?" Then there is the statement, "Everything happens for a reason." Does God have a plan for my life? … Continue reading God’s Plan for Your Life
That’s Me in the Corner
All I can say is, "Wow!" What an awesome time we are living in. We are seeing people actively living their faith and by their example lighting a fire in others. What am I talking about? What has me so excited? I am GLAD you asked! After devotional and Bible Classes, I was talking with a … Continue reading That’s Me in the Corner
What You Really Believe
People know what you teach as a Christian. People know what we tell them we believe. We believe the Bible is God's Word. We believe that God created the universe. We believe that Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, died for our sins, was buried and rose from the dead on the third day. … Continue reading What You Really Believe
Voting the Lethargic Ticket
When I was a teenager, I was reading through a BC Comic book. In one particular strip, Peter and Curls were discussing an upcoming election. There discussion then sums up how many of us feel 30-40 years later. Peter asked Curls if he was voting for the Apathy Party or the Lethargic Party. Curls replied, … Continue reading Voting the Lethargic Ticket
A Spring Thing
Spring is here. I know this because the pollen count is around 9 out of 10. I do not need to check this on an official site, my eyes are evident and well as my nasal intruder defense mechanism. (Excuse me while I grab a tissue). As spring arrives many of us will get busy around the … Continue reading A Spring Thing
Increase My Faith
The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" (Luke 17:5) Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, " I believe; help my unbelief!" (Mar 9:24) Recently, while studying and preparing lessons from Hebrews, I spent some time thinking about what the Hebrew writer refers to as the "sin which clings so … Continue reading Increase My Faith
Keep Running
No I am not talking about political candidates who are "still in the race" or even those that are leading the polls and delegate counts. I have in mind Hebrews 12:1-3, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so … Continue reading Keep Running
