Do We Follow Evil Authority? There’s a Christian concept that I have struggled with over the years. It is the idea that believers are supposed to bow down to Authority. No matter how evil it is. The concept comes from this verse, “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is noContinue reading “Do Not Be Like Them”
Category Archives: Encouragement
God’s Goodness
He Does Not Leave Us Alone In Darkness There are times in my walk with God, when I am just beat down. Times when I feel like nobody hears what I’m saying. Times when nothing seems to work and everything is against me. It’s during these times, that I just want to quit. Quit everything.Continue reading “God’s Goodness”
The Horseless Carriage
It’ll Never Work I love the environment. It is God’s Creation. I’m a Christian and I believe that God told humans to take care of His creation. It’s one of the first things He told us to do. Humans have failed. We have let greed and the love of money, along with fear and aContinue reading “The Horseless Carriage”
Logical Fallacies
You Need To Be Aware Of Deception Knowing logical fallacies are a powerful tool to avoid deception. Whether intentional or not there are things that we see and hear which can guide us into certain belief systems. It can be considered propaganda or brainwashing. The information we receive is often twisted to cause us toContinue reading “Logical Fallacies”
Facing the Bar Scene
I haven’t drank alcohol since November 1, 2002. My life was destroyed. I cried out to God and He moved. With God, I’ve rebuilt my life. I am no longer tempted to drink or use. But, let’s face it. This life is a battle. It’s tough for anyone, but for people whoContinue reading “Facing the Bar Scene”
Healing From Addiction
You Will Overcome What does it look like to be healed from addiction? I tell people that I have been healed from alcoholism. God healed me. When I say this I typically get the same response. “Once an addict always an addict” And this is true. But let me explain. We say this because it’sContinue reading “Healing From Addiction”
A Terrible Christian
God Is For Us I’m a terrible Christian. It’s a fact. Other Christians look at me and say “He said what?” or “He believes what?” Or they might say, “That’s not very Christ-like.” And it’s true. I sin wickedly. But, they do also. They just commit the socially acceptable sins. They commit the churchy sins.Continue reading “A Terrible Christian”
7 Things To Focus On Instead Of Addiction
You can do it! 1. God 2. Work 3. Life Improvement 4. Support Structure 5. Hobbies 6. Health 7. Helping Others 1. God is at the top of the list because that’s where He should be in our lives. I’m not being preachy or talking about religion. I’m talking about having a relationship with our creator.Continue reading “7 Things To Focus On Instead Of Addiction”
God Leads
He shall direct thy paths. “ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”—Proverbs 3:5-6 *** God leads us in our lives. He literally directs our paths. Our part is to abide in Him, praise Him, seekContinue reading “God Leads”
Judge Ourselves
Do You Judge Yourself Or Others? We are called to judge ourselves lest we be judged with the world. (1 Cor. 11:31-32) Paul says this to believers. So what does he mean? He means current earthly judgement and eternal judgement. Because if you think you are saved and you think you don’t sin. You needContinue reading “Judge Ourselves”
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