Truth

With the recent surge of “AI” (artificial intelligence), the truth is going to be even harder to find and figure out. The world we live in seems to make up its own truth. Our culture says that truth is relative to the situation you find yourself in. I believe that my situation is relative to…

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Convictions

I have several convictions. I have always defined convictions as “my opinion set in concrete”.  It is officially defined as a “firmly held belief or opinion”.  When my convictions are set in concrete, they are very hard to move or change. It is not impossible to change my convictions, but it usually takes a jackhammer…

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Called

I remember hearing people talk about receiving a calling from God. I wasn’t sure what they meant by that. Did God speak to them in a booming, deep voice? Did He send them a direct message calling them to do something?  I didn’t understand the “called by God” concept until I had a personal experience…

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Strong Grip On Truth

We live in a world that tries to make truth relative to whatever situation we face, but I believe that truth is absolute. As my situations changes the truth remains the same. I am a follower of Jesus and I believe that He brought truth to the world wrapped in grace. I’m thankful that even…

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Prayer Dependent

I have room to grow in prayer development. I learned a long time ago that prayer should be simple and direct not complicated and cumbersome. Some of my most effective prayers have been very brief. “Help” is a very effective prayer when I need God’s help.  I also think prayer should be both spontaneous and…

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Faith Under Fire

There have been times when my faith is tested. There have been other times when I feel like I’m attacked because of my faith. When trials come, it’s easy to ask, “Why me?”  I think I should probably be asking “Why not me?” I think suffering is no respecter of persons. Everyone suffers, whether a…

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