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. […]
Yes, black lives matter
In spite of some cops brutalizing and killing black men, black lives matter. In spite of some sick individuals chasing and killing black men, black lives matter. In spite of racial bias in education, careers, religion, and government, black lives matter. In spite of James Earl Ray assassinating Martin Luther King, Jr., black lives matter. […]
For the sake of the gospel
For churches deciding whether or not to return to meeting for worship, specifically when there is still a do-not-meet-in-crowds order or advice that may seem to contradict US constitutional rights – here is a passage in the New Testament that ought to be studied as part of the decision process. 1 Corinthians 9:15-23 (NASB): 15 But […]
War with spiritual forces
On June 5, 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower issued the order for the Allied Expeditionary Forces to storm the beaches of Normandy and press the offensive against Hitler’s military. The order stated: “Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen… You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of […]