Life's Inanities and Ironies

 Life has a way of throwing curveballs that leave us reeling, doesn't it? Those moments when everything seems to be humming along just fine, only to hit a snag that feels like a swift kick in the teeth. I've been there recently, and while it's frustrating, it's also a reminder of a profound truth from Scripture : "In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" ( 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ). Today, I want to share my story not as a "poor me" tale, but as a testament to how God weaves His purpose into even the most aggravating circumstances. A little background on where I'm at in life: Due to health issues and company cutbacks, I'm working a reduced part-time schedule—just 10 hours a week. It doesn't add up to much financially, but the benefits make it sustainable. I've always been practical about my needs, including transportation. Up until recently, I had two vehicles to rely on. My trusty 2001 Dod...

Beloved readers, feel the chill wind of spiritual warfare whipping through your soul as you read these words. We live in perilous times—times foretold in Scripture—when deception crashes like tidal waves against the church, and the air itself seems thick with the acrid smoke of hell's forge. Today, I invite you to plunge into the blazing furnace of truth found in John 8 , where our Lord Jesus Christ, eyes flashing like flames from heaven's throne, confronts the religious elite of His day and unmasks the true source of their rebellion: Satan , the father of lies. John 8:44 thunders with divine authority: "You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies." Picture the scene in the temple courts: dust swirling under sandaled feet, the cro...

You know, in today's fast-paced world where everyone's juggling a million things, it's easy to treat our faith like just another item on the to-do list—go to church, read a Bible verse, say a quick prayer. But lately, I've been thinking a lot about what the Bible really calls us to, especially after sharing a homily with some dedicated fundamentalist Christians who are all about sticking to the pure, unchanging Word of God. We dove into the difference between being a committed Christian and a surrendered one , and man, it hit home. It's not about splitting hairs; it's about checking our hearts and seeing if we're truly all in with Jesus. So, grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and let's chat about this. I'll break it down with some Scripture, and maybe it'll spark something in you like it did for me.  So, What's a Committed Christian Really Look Like? . Alright, let's start here. A committed Christian? That's someone who's genuinely...

In a world shrouded in the fog of skepticism and secularism, where the unyielding authority of God's Word is ridiculed like echoes in a forsaken canyon, it's imperative for true believers to anchor their souls in the literal, rock-solid truths of Scripture. As we teeter on the brink of a new year, like wanderers at the edge of a vast, uncharted wilderness, let's linger in the shadows of an often-ignored passage: Genesis 5:1-5 . This isn't a dusty, forgotten scroll of names—it's a divine tapestry , woven with threads of eternity, portraying a spiritual graveyard where crumbling tombstones, etched by the winds of time and the finger of God, murmur haunting lessons about our divine origins, our tragic fall , and our radiant hope in Christ. Drawing from the inerrant, blazing light of God's Word, we'll unravel these verses, infusing them with the vivid colors of supporting Scriptures to erect a towering fortress of faith amid these turbulent end times. Envision ...