Leading To Life

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When Leaders Are Lawbreakers

The world is a mess. It's a sentiment that I believe we could all readily agree with. There are reasons why the world is a mess and we need to be very clear about them. We are certainly experiencing a crisis of leadership. And there are ramifications when leaders are lawbreakers. They bring upon their nations self-inflicted destruction. I want to address the reality of what it means to have leaders who are lawbreakers and to reinforce a Christianā€™s responsibility to become leaders who are law … [Read more...] about When Leaders Are Lawbreakers

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Why Does Man Exist?

In an article dated September 21, 2018, titled ā€œThe Human League: What Separates Us from Other Animals?ā€ the British Newspaper The Guardian states the following:   "What a piece of work is a man! marvels Hamlet. How noble in reason! How infinite in faculty! ā€¦ In action how like an angel!  In apprehension how like a god! ā€¦ The paragon of animals!  Hamlet then ponders the paradox at the heart of humankind: what is this quintessence of dust?  We are special, but we are … [Read more...] about Why Does Man Exist?

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Pentecost, the Spiritual Connection

There are many things that we can learn and understand in our walk with God when we observe Godā€™s walk with the nation of ancient Israel.  Thereā€™s much about the nation of Israel that sets a pattern for us to learn from. By covenant, they became a called-out people who were destined to live according to the will of God as expressed by His law. The feature of the special relationship was the fact that God would dwell among them: ā€œAnd let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among … [Read more...] about Pentecost, the Spiritual Connection

Are You an Unwilling Mustang?

I adopted a mustang from the high desert wilderness in Nevada. Heā€™s a good boy. He has good strong legs. He likes to run and he is affectionate. I can generally make him do what I want him to do. Weā€™ve had our differences. Weā€™ve both had our spills, but I like him.   The problem is this horse doesnā€™t focus. He doesnā€™t really trust me and so he isnā€™t really with me when we are working together. If I put a bridle on him, I can make him do mostly what I want him to do. But his … [Read more...] about Are You an Unwilling Mustang?

Three Choices: Good, Evil, or Life

Man has an ability that separates him from all other physical creatures. If he chooses, he can stand outside of his feelings, emotions and even his own thoughts and examine them. However, instead of examining them, he often reacts to life and allows instinct or past conditioning to override the moment of opportunity he has between an experience and a response. Deference is the key to conquering this moment. Author Steven Covey states what distinguishes us as humans is the ability to examine … [Read more...] about Three Choices: Good, Evil, or Life

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Godly Unity in The Human Realm

At the level of human existence, we all crave more unity. We would like to see our nations, our local communities and particularly our churches and families more united. Through Christ, we are joined to the Father. Unfortunately, we live in an environment where some particularly key factors are not united, not ā€œjoined as a wholeā€. As followers of Christ, we have been drawn out of the world and our position regarding unity is decidedly different than the common ideas about unity which … [Read more...] about Godly Unity in The Human Realm

Establishing Thoughts

A wonderful aspect of Godā€™s creation is the human mind. Certainly man has a physical brain like animals, but the exceptionalism is in the fact that God has given man an additional spirit that animals do not have. This spiritual component empowers the brain to provide wisdom, knowledge and understanding of the physical environment in which man exists. In other words, an intellect -- the capacity for rational or intelligent thought. While this allows man to achieve unbelievable things, it also … [Read more...] about Establishing Thoughts