Archives: September 2012

THE “HARMLESS VICE” ?

September 28, 2012 - Serious Struggles

In the first half of the 1900’s, organized crime was thriving because part of society sought to escape the harsh realities of their time through alcohol, gambling and prostitution. These activities were considered “harmless vices” and “victimless crimes”—everyone consented,...

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HOW CAN MORALITY BE MAINTAINED WITHOUT RELIGION?

September 27, 2012 - Miscellaneous

“Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.”  -George Washington

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TO ONE WHO HAS FAITH

September 25, 2012 - God

“To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.” -Thomas Aquinas  

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WHAT IS THE GOSPEL OF MARY?

September 24, 2012 - God

Was Jesus married? This seems to be the burning question of the day—again. With all we read in God’s Word, have we reached the point where we pretend to look for the truth when we’re only looking for a...

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Health And Wealth—God’s Gift To His Chosen Ones?

September 21, 2012 - Miscellaneous

Are we still under the hand of God’s blessing in this country, or has something changed? If we are close to God and serve Him, has He promised to bless us beyond imagination financially and otherwise?

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WHEN I REFLECT THAT GOD IS JUST …

September 20, 2012 - God

“I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.”  -Thomas Jefferson

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WHAT DO YOU WRITE WHEN YOU HAVE NOTHING TO SAY?

September 19, 2012 - Miscellaneous

Writing is a job for some, a passion for others, but both for the most fortunate. When many of you have asked about blogging and book writing, a common question seems to surface. What do you write when you...

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ONLY YOU CAN DECIDE

September 18, 2012 - Serious Struggles

“Only you can decide how your fires will affect you. Will you be sanctified or scarred”  -Beth Moore

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HOW TO KNOW IF IT’S SAFE TO FOLLOW GOD

September 17, 2012 - Radical Hope

No doubt—the world is a dangerous place. Every day men and women put their lives on the line for our country, for freedom here and around the globe, for their families and loved ones, for the spread of the...

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HOW DO YOU SAY GOODBYE TO THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE?

September 14, 2012 - Serious Struggles

I was breathless—she stood in the vestibule wearing a white dress with satin trim, embroidered from her neck to the floor. Her laced veil flowed to the ground and trailed several feet behind her. In her hands she held...

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