Category To Help Others

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” ~ Matthew 5:16

A Curse, with A Blessing

… while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you…

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The Altar & the Door

Somewhere between the hot and the cold,Somewhere between the new and the old.Somewhere between who I am and who I used to be,Somewhere in the middle, you’ll find me. In past blogs, we’ve talked about moments when we feel out…

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The Endgame

Let me ask you a question: Why do I waste so much time on these articles? It’s a question that I as a writer need to know. It’s important to know your “Why?” Let me state the obvious. The whole…

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Ignorance is Bliss

May I confess my sins with you? Let me tell you of my personal struggle the past few years. Unfortunately, I’ve come to the point where I realize there are so many people in the world who are suffering. Don’t…

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A Heart of Emotions

First of all, I have to make a confession. If you meet with me in person, I’m not exactly the center of the party! I do like to crack a few jokes and have fun, especially to those close to…

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The Shelter

To all who are looking down,Holding onto hearts still wounding.For those who’ve yet to find it,The place is near where love is moving. Cast off the robes you’re wearing,Set aside the names that you’ve been given.May this place of rest…

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The Cost of Discipleship

“When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die.”~Dietrich Bonhoeffer What does it mean to be tough? This past week at work has certainly been a different one. I was surrounded by people who thought to be tough…

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The City of Lights

Today, I was listening to a song. One of sacrifice and martyrdom. It was rather sober. If you know me, I love stories with dark twists — surprise, surprise. This song’s lyrics referred to dying as a martyr for a…

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Sacrifice

I wish to raise a question to you about something that is at the foundation of our faith. It’s an important concept to our belief system. And those who leave such a question unanswered will ultimately be left with a…

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War

I have a vital message to give to you: STOP BEING A PUSHOVER. There is such a thing as self-defense. This topic we are going to discuss is a controversial one, and requires a carefully researched and founded answer. And…

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