4 allofus

“Hey, listen up! What do you want first – the good news or the good news? Because I’ve got good news. Good news for all people!” (Luke 2:10, Wobbly Translation Version). The angel told the shepherds that the birth of Jesus was going to bring joy for all the people. Everybody. Not just some. Not […]

God before birth?

Most people in the U.S. do not believe that the Son of God existed before Jesus was born in Bethlehem.  The results of a LifeWay Research study show that 41% of American adults agree, even though 80% agree that Jesus is the Son of God. Of Christians who attend church four times a month or […]

TARDIS people

I like a good analogy.  Something that I can understand about one subject parallels something of another subject, and it helps me better understand or get a clearer mental picture.  An analogy doesn’t prove that something is true; it just contributes to comprehending and appreciating it. Recently I read this statement by a Christian: “my […]

In Bethlehem’s darkness

Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all the people were on their way to register for the census, each to his own city. Now Joseph also went […]

Afraid of opposition

How should we who are believers in and followers of Jesus the Messiah deal with opposition? I mean specifically opposition to Christianity, opposition to the fact that we believe Jesus is the Messiah for all people and following him is the way to experience real life.  Since we follow Jesus, it’s imperative that we understand […]

Free download – Gear Up Substance Use Prevention Curriculum

When I worked at Kidz Ark therapeutic residential child care facility, I took required classes and earned level 2 certification for Colorado Addiction Counselor (now Certified Addiction Specialist).  Since retiring, I have kept my certification active, which requires Professional Development (AKA continuing education) to renew every two years.  Last year, I used “curriculum development” as […]

No barrier

“But the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit with Him” (1 Corinthians 6:17). In the beginning, when God created humans in his image, he came to be with them in the Garden (see Genesis 2 and 3). In that relationship, the Lord developed his plans for the humans and the world […]

The awakening that almost was

Let’s be clear, when I say “spiritual awakening” I am not talking about “higher consciousness” or anything related to that. “A spiritual awakening, in regards to Christianity, is a period of time characterized by largescale (sic), widespread revival, and the supernatural moving of the Spirit of God in such a way that produces an intense […]

ISN’T IT TIME FOR THE ALTERNATIVE?

The polarization in the American society has reached an astounding extreme.  The divide exists along the lines of politics, economics, education, morals, and race, to name only a few issues.  Each of these areas of life could be described as a fault line where social “tectonic plates” are pulling apart. Of course, they are not […]

The kids and the bomb

This could not happen. Remember that as you read; it’s just a story.  It didn’t happen. It was ‘take-your-kid-to-work-day’ so they did. The scientists did.  The nuclear scientists took their kids to work.  Older-than-9, younger-than-99 kids (actually quite a bit younger but kids don’t change much over time).  Silly, curious kids.  Somewhat undisciplined, immature kids.  […]