Many people know that Jesus was unlikely to have been born on December 25: The use of pine trees, mistletoe and other symbols labled as pagan are actually gifts from God: I believe that the resistance to celebrating Christmas among some Christians often stems from their own spiritual pride: It is also important to recognize that God values joy and community: Christmas inspires generosity and kindness: Decorate with intention: Share the story: Serve others: Celebrate with joy

Fish Out of Water Romans 4: 2  For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.   3  For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.   4  Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.   5  But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. There is and always has been a great deal of talk within

Please don’t use the lame excuse of judging Christ and Christianity as the equivalent of religious tyranny

Grand Maris Lighthouse Hebrews 1:13-14  But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? Hebrews 13:2  Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. God did not promise His children, those of us who have trusted Christ as Savior, that we would not go through difficul

God has a way of working out some extraordinarily great plans with even greater purposes for people's lives (and for the lives of others)

I am fully convinced that there is but one requirement for salvation (John 3:16, 18, 36, 6:40, 47, Acts 16:31, etc.).

Judge's gavel A Gift From the Judge   As I write this, we are in the Christmas season. During this time, we are focused a great deal on the purchasing, giving, and receiving of gifts. This has of course been going on for centuries, and has increased a great deal since the advent of the industrial revolution. This giving and receiving of gifts was originally intended to serve in the commemoration of the gift of eternal life that Christ came to earth to give to fallen humanity.

This article addresses the importance of not making hasty judgements and getting more than one side of the story.

Ausable River Understanding the True Meaning of Commiting to Christ   Often times when I hear people evangelizing, or talking about someone’s conversion, they speak of things such as someone giving their life to Jesus, or committing their life to Christ. The use of phrases like these certainly does not necessarily indicate the preaching a false Gospel or a false conversion, however, I do think that there are far better choices of words in both of these contexts to relay more

Pretty yellow flower in the tall grass Is Loving Jesus a Requirement for Salvation? Rom 5:8  But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.   In the Gospel of John, chapter 3 we are clearly told that we must be born again in order to enter the Kingdom of God. In the same chapter we find verse 16, which is arguably one of the most famous verses in the Bible. It assures us that if we believe in Jesus, we will have everlasting lif

A simple synopsis of the Gospel; The Good News; The Best News Ever

Farewell The Appointment That You Don't Want To Keep…That You Don’t Have To Keep ...no matter what you have been told...   The Bible clearly indicates that not all people will die a physical death (1 Corinthians 15:51-52, 1 Thessalonians 4:17), yet it also says is appointed for everyone to die once (Hebrews 9:27). This may be deemed as a contradiction to some. I would speculate that there are even some who at least call themselves Christians that would deny the biblical truth

Ausable River in the Fall Just Take Him at His Word   The requirement for a person to receive the irrevocable gift of everlasting life is simple. Those of you who are at least somewhat familiar with my writings are quite aware that I boldly and consistently assert this. I do so because the Bible does so. Hard work was indeed necessary to have met God’s standard of perfection in order for us to come into His eternal presence, however that hard work was accomplished, and only c

If the Rapture were tomorrow. What if the Rapture were to happen tomorrow? What if we knew it and were sure of it? I think many of us are somewhat calloused by the false alarms the we have had in that past decade or so. Many of us were looking up, so to speak back in 2015 and 16 with the 4 blood moons. Many of us got pretty excited about September 23 of 2017 with what was referred to by many as the "Revelation 12 sign." Many of us get pretty excited every year at the Feast of

Perspective on Eternity and Infinity. Isa 55:8  For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD.  Isa 55:9  For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Pro 3:5  Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.  Pro 3:6  In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Cosmology is a fascinating field. By no

Have I committed the unforgivable sin?! If you have any concern about this at all, I would say no.

I must confess; I hope not!

Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:18

...and to the Republic, for which it stands, one nation under God...

Something everyone has the eternal need of knowing.