There is a business in our town that has a patriotic themed building. Among the decorations is a banner with the following: God bless America, stand beside her and guide her. Had to wait at the light near this business today and began thinking about that sign. The first thing that struck me was the … Continue reading God Guide Us
Thoughts on the Atonement
While working on this week's Bible study lesson on the Atonement I began thinking about the Nature of God. There are some people that have the view of God that he is this detached being out there some where who is just waiting for us to mess up so he can zap us. While other … Continue reading Thoughts on the Atonement
Truth
Yesterday, I saw the following sign in front of the local Unitarian Church. We need less religion and more truth. That is actually a profound statement. We do need more truth and less religion. The next question is who's truth? Is truth relative? Or maybe there are many forms of truth that are equal. Does … Continue reading Truth
Purpose
Unless you have been hiding under a rock I'm sure by now you are aware of Michael Jackson's death. There has been a lot of coverage of fan reaction. One that I find troubling was a comment made by a young Japanese lady who came to Los Angles for the funeral. Michael Jackson is my … Continue reading Purpose
3 Things
In Bible Study recently we discussed what does it really mean to be a Christian. Some have tried to turn being a Christian into a bunch of do's and don'ts. So, being a Christian becomes just a bunch of rules. The word Christian literally mean's Christ follower. As Christians we should be imitators or followers … Continue reading 3 Things
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He arose again from the … Continue reading Apostles’ Creed
It is Both Not Either Or
The other day the Big Guy and I were discussing theology, which really isn't an uncommon occurrence. The issue was social justice and how many Christians have dropped the ball on this one. One point that came up was that the more conservative groups tend to have a high regard for the authority of scripture and … Continue reading It is Both Not Either Or
