There’s something exceptionally intriguing about life and the willingness to live. Rather it be in human beings or the animal kingdom, species strive to survive. Creatures regularly seek food and water in their efforts to subsist. Notice how endangering situations are carefully avoided when life is threatened. Dangerous situations are clearly shunned in efforts for…
Madalyn Murray O’Hair once stated that God was sadistic, brutal and a representation of hatred. William Murray said of his mother, “I was born into a home of near constant rage and violence. As a result of my mother’s constant angry outbursts, she could not hold down a job. She, my brother and I, lived…
Although many people have not read the Bible, I know that all mankind have read his other book, the “Splendor of Creation,” which conveys exceedingly imaginative and breathtaking scenes beyond description within its most thoroughly creative pages. I, for one, have been so impressed by its contents on numerous occasions. I’ve seen the sun rise…
I’ve pondered why the church has not had a greater effect on the direction of America today. Based on history, it’s clear that the church had a much greater effect on politics in the earlier history of America. Why isn’t the church having a greater effect today? First, Jesus taught love, forgiveness, sacrifice, unity and…
What made America great? It’s the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob We cannot fix America because we’re not the ones who made it great. What made America great? It’s the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Today, all sorts of humanistic and secular solutions are being discussed, and sometimes acted on, in order to…
It appears that the wisdom of Solomon would be requisite in dealing with the many domestic and foreign policy issues that America faces today if our nation is to be successful. Solomon, in all of his glory and riches, came to some interesting conclusions about life. He struggled to find significance in daily living, but…
What’s more important — sincerity or truth? I submit to you that truth is more important. Sincerity is certainly commendable but truth is absolute. People can be sincerely wrong. It can cost people their lives. It can lead to poor decisions. It can lead to poor investments. A doctor, for example, may be sincere in…
What is worry? Most would agree that worry conveys a feeling of uneasiness, apprehension or dread. These feelings bring on negative thoughts of tension that grip one’s mind. It preoccupies one with painful consequences of what might happen in the future. Typically, worry centers around threats, choices, past experiences, or lack. Why does worry occur?…
Why do Muslims celebrate Ramadan based on the lunar calendar? The Sabeans, pagans, in the pre-cultural time of Muhammad prayed five times a day and celebrated a month of fasting based on the lunar calendar. This appears to be where Muhammad got those practices from. He used the same prayer times and the month of…
It’s not uncommon for school classes to conduct mock presidential elections as Election Day approaches. I recall back in time when I, as a young student, voted for Barry Goldwater when he ran against Lyndon Johnson. Of course, the class overwhelmingly supported Lyndon Johnson as did the populace. I was in the minority as Lyndon…