Pity Junkies

It is the heroin of emotions, the angel dust of the spirit, the cocaine of the soul. Injected into our system with the intentions of recovery, it has the capacity to kill. It’s available and alluring and its dealers and users are often Christians. The name of the drug is pity. No one dependent on… Continue reading Pity Junkies

Thou Art Mine

Over a hundred years ago the song “America” was sung for the first time at a fourth of July celebration in Boston. It has since been adapted as the National hymn. Oliver Wendell Holmes, a class mate of the author Samuel Smith, attributed the greatness of the song to its very first word, “My” a… Continue reading Thou Art Mine

Dads Leave a Legacy

A child’s attitude towards his dad was once described in this way. At age 4, the child says, “My daddy can do anything.” At age 7, my daddy knows a lot. A whole lot.” At age 8 he says, “Well my father doesn’t quite know everything.” At age 12 he says, “naturally, my father doesn’t… Continue reading Dads Leave a Legacy

We Remember

As we celebrate our National Holiday tomorrow we know as Memorial Day, we might do so by going out of town on a short weekend trip, camping, food and recreation. However; we would do well to reflect on why we have this day and the sacrifices that have been made by so many to give… Continue reading We Remember

Playing It Safe

Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, came to Jesus by night possibly because he feared the wrath of the Council. Joseph of Arimathea, another ruler of the Jews, may have secretly followed the Lord for the same reason. They “played it safe”. Lack of conviction and moral courage prevent many people from doing their duty.… Continue reading Playing It Safe