Did you see that the richest man in the world, and President Trump’s trusted advisor, Elon Musk said to Joe Rogan, “The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy”? Wait! Empathy is a “weakness”? Jesus preached it’s the “meek” who inherit the world, not the powerful and potent. To Musk, Rogan, and maybe even President …
Opening to New Experiences (Avoiding Superficial Spirituality Part 9)
[I'm reposting this piece from 2017. Seemed necessary somehow. If it resonates with you, you might look at some of the others in this series that are linked.] “Do not measure yourself by how much road you have covered thus far; rather measure with your eyes set on how much more there is in front …
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How Long Will What You Do LAST?
These two paragraphs in NT Wright's great book, Jesus and the Powers are some of the best descriptions of how what we do in this life has eternal value and it is carried into God’s new world (the New Jerusalem). To let it sink in, read it at least 2 or 3 times. “What we …
Where it All Ends Up!
Ever wonder how human history, not to mention the final destiny of the planet we inhabit ends up? Surely Jesus Christ is just one of the many greats. Right? I mean, Christianity can’t be the end all, the final word for humanity. Or is it? Check out these three versions of something Paul wrote to …
Did God Raise Up Donald Trump to Be Our President (Part 2 of 2)?
This is a continuation of what I said in Part 1. If you haven’t read it, I suggest you do for context. Did God put Adam and Eve in a “perfect” world? In the strictest sense, I don’t believe he did. He said repeatedly that his creation was “good,” even “very good.” But he never …
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