Leading To Life

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Practical Christain Living

A Place to Dwell

What does a home mean to you?  I think if we are like most people, our homes are extremely important to us, and they take a tremendous amount of our time and resources to acquire and maintain.  There is a popular saying which says, “the home is where the heart is” and I think that’s a valid statement. Our hearts crave certain things for our homes.  There is a practical side of it all where we try extremely hard to create and operate within a framework that provides … [Read more...] about A Place to Dwell

The Necessity of Stress

The Biosphere II project was an innovative research tool for scientists to study earth’s living systems.  It provided a controlled environment for scientists to experiment with farming and innovation without damaging the planet.  One of the most surprising findings from the project was the role wind and rain played in the growth of trees.  Scientists observed that trees inside the dome grew more rapidly than those outside.  They also fell over before reaching … [Read more...] about The Necessity of Stress

The Cycle of Dysfunctional Families

It is sad to read so often of people who see no purpose in living. At the point in time, when they should be rejoicing in their youth, even many teenagers see no purpose in living. No doubt, mind-altering substances are often involved. However, often, the state of mind that has led to a young person’s suicide is a result of relationship issues. Sense of worth is developed within a family that functions in a manner designed by God. Such a family will have a structure created by the family … [Read more...] about The Cycle of Dysfunctional Families

Longsuffering

The headline in a recent Wall Street Journal was titled “War in the Middle East is closer than you think.” It didn’t say ‘might be closer’ rather “it is closer than you think”. The subhead to that was: “Russia isn’t parked, (It has not stopped its development of the war with the Ukraine.) Iran isn’t pacified, (it’s going ahead full force with its nuclear program.) and both are coordinating strategies with China.” Russia, Iran, and China are going to become a potent force in the world scene. … [Read more...] about Longsuffering

The Book Of Life

According to those who take the pulse of societal trends, many people admit to having no meaning in their lives.  That seems to be a big factor behind a lot of the anti-social activity we see. They don’t know what their life is about.  Religion, politics, and the culture at large fail to give any essential meaning to life.   However, understanding the Book of Life mentioned throughout the Bible does enhance the relevance of our Christian lives. King David is one who … [Read more...] about The Book Of Life

What Makes a Hero?

The author of the book What Makes a Hero? The Surprising Science of Selflessness, Elizabeth Svoboda, writes in an article in the Washington Post: “[Heroes] flash into public view like signal flares, dazzling us with their courageous and selfless acts. “[Like] Wesley Autrey, who jumped onto New York City subway tracks to save a man from an oncoming train. Captain Chesley Sullenberger of US Airways, who landed his plane and passengers safely on New York's Hudson River…Charles Ramsey, who … [Read more...] about What Makes a Hero?

Emotions, + or -?

We all have emotions. God has emotions. Christ had emotions while on the earth as a human. Emotions are a natural part of the human psyche. A dictionary definition is a good place to begin in taking a look at the role emotions play in our lives – or put it another way, the place they should play in our lives. Emotions are “a complex experience of consciousness, bodily sensation, and behavior that reflects the personal significance of a thing, an event, or a state of affairs.” Of all the … [Read more...] about Emotions, + or -?