TRUE BEAUTY & LIFE EVERLASTING
Not too long ago, a dear friend of mine inquired about the God I serve. He asked, “Is this God really an old white man sitting in the heavens?” (And yes, he was serious.) I met him with an infallible “No!” and laughed, as he pressed me for more information. But sadly, I had few... Continue Reading →
What exciting and challenging times we are living in! The world has been silenced. "The Machine" has shut down, world markets are unstable, and the economy has stopped cranking, as nations are struggling. Churches, synagogues, mosques and temples, their doors are all closed . . . the outside entertainment world has been slowed to a... Continue Reading →
We live in a world where everyone seems to be nice---whether you are at work, out shopping, going in and out of stores, eating out at restaurants, or frequenting public functions and events---for the most part, everyone seems nice. There is a general standard of acceptable behavior, business etiquette, and might I say, an air... Continue Reading →
Abigail---okay, so---she wasn't married to the greatest guy in the world. As the story goes, her husband, Nabal, was a fool. In fact, his name means just that. He was also quite wretched . . . and a drunkard . . . but that didn't steal Abigail's joy. (By the way, her name means "My... Continue Reading →
Okay, time for a visualization. Imagine yourself in a "situation". You see yourself . . . praying. Maybe your hands are humbly pressed together, touching in an upward stance, or maybe they are clasped, feverishly in a tight fist; you are down, on both knees (or you could be sprawled---you've thrown yourself face-down, prostrating upon... Continue Reading →
When you think about it, there is nothing hidden under the sun, nothing. The Most High sees all, knows all. He knows our every thought. We speak our thoughts into existence (so choose wisely!) and then we act upon them. Everything done in darkness comes to light. That which is done in the light---hey, shine... Continue Reading →
There are not many things in life we get to do over. There is one sure thing we can only do once in our life, and that is doing anything for the first time. And then, there are some things that can only be done once, and that's it. Perhaps, that is why second chances... Continue Reading →
A simple question . . . but undeniably powerful. And you are the only person in the world who can truly answer that question. Only you have the answer. You're not going to find it by peering at your passport or scrolling through pictures of yourself on a social media page. You're not going to... Continue Reading →
I don't imagine anyone would intentionally set out to ruin a good thing, but as humans, we do have a tendency to ruin things without even realizing it. Our relationships with others, be it family, or friends, is a direct reflection of our relationship with the Most High. (Even to the degree of how we... Continue Reading →
