All Things are New and Joyful
I worry that some Christians may not be clear on what it means to be new — to be made fresh and clean, so to speak. Too often, Christians are focused on the old and they miss out on so much joy and happiness. Continue reading “All Things are New and Joyful”
Are you alarmed by the way people speak and act these days? People are increasingly shocked and worried by the way we’ve started treating each other and rightfully so, because clearly, something has gone terribly wrong.
They seek him here, they seem him there… Why is it today, when we have instant access to learn all we want to about the Bible and our faith, do so many of our fellow Christians seek their salvation through men?
Good Friday is the most solemn day in Christianity. For me, this is a day on which Christians should not work or engage in commerce, because the importance of this day is so far-reaching, that is cannot be over-stated.
I used to always seek out role models to look up to and emulate. I would see or read about a person who did or said something great or profound and I would learn as much as I could about them.
Toxic feelings like hatred, bitterness or anger are among the most deadly “substances” known to man. Anyone who has held onto these feelings, has most assuredly lived a sad and unhappy life. Luckily, we can break the chains of bitterness at any time.
Why do I get suckered in to online discussion threads? I always come away stressed and frazzled by what I read and yesterday, I actually felt a bit shaken after engaging in one particular discussion thread.
Anyone can be a positive thinker. There is no requirement to be of a certain religious faith and in fact, one can be a passionate positive thinker and not have any religious beliefs at all. But what about Christians?
Friends tell me that sometimes, they feel overlooked, particularly when they’ve been experiencing a low point in their life. This made me sad and I told them that I too have felt that way — all of us have at some point.
The Bible teaches us that if we have true faith, we have little to fear and we should never despair. The Reverend Billy Graham said,“fear can banish faith, but faith can banish fear.” He was right.