Well, I believe…” How many times do you hear or read that? Frequently, I’m sure. Me too. That phrase is used far too often within the Church. “We can agree to disagree.” “We’re both entitled to our beliefs.” “Don’t want to offend.” Nonsense! That’s all well and good if we’re talking about the best filet … Continue reading “Well, I believe…” / Who cares?
Author: J Buchanan
“IF” by Rudyard Kipling
IF you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being … Continue reading “IF” by Rudyard Kipling
Love is God
A lesson from 1st John. God is love. We can know God through love. We can see God through love. We cannot know God outside of love. We cannot love without God. “Let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who … Continue reading Love is God
Faith is not Blind
I am a free thinker. I am a Christian. Both. One can, surprisingly, be both. I’ve been told recently that blind faith “must be nice.” It’s not! My faith isn’t blind. It’s tested and tried, each and every day. If you have a God that requires your faith to be blind, I’d say that’s a … Continue reading Faith is not Blind
Be Ready!
Be ready! Don't be a victim to circumstances. Prepare for the challenges and opportunities along your path...the achievements to come. “I will study and get ready, and perhaps my chance will come.” ~Abraham Lincoln "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong." ~I Corinthians 16:13 "Watch therefore, for ye know … Continue reading Be Ready!
America’s Christian Heritage
America is a nation with a strong Christian heritage. Do you agree? Many don't. Refutes include: "God isn't even in the founding documents." "There must be separation of Church and State." "The founders never specified that we should claim 'In God We Trust.'" "We cannot have both individual liberty and Christianity." "The word Bible doesn't … Continue reading America’s Christian Heritage
Sir Friedrich Treves
“Don’t worry about genius and don’t worry about not being clever. Trust rather to hard work, perseverance, and determination. The best motto for a long march is ‘Don’t grumble. Plug on.’ You hold your future in your own hands. Never waver in this belief. Don’t swagger. The boy who swaggers – has little else that … Continue reading Sir Friedrich Treves
Heaven: A Prepared Place
“Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people.” Heard this statement during our lesson Sunday morning. It resonates. Want to go to Heaven? Me too. And we must be prepared. To be prepared, we must seek and find the truth. And we must seek that truth first and above all! “Seek ye first the … Continue reading Heaven: A Prepared Place
Band of Brothers: Major Dick Winters
One of my favorite books…”Conversations with Major Dick Winters.” A reluctant American hero, Richard Winters was one of the reasons I chose service in the US Army Infantry. I’ve walked many of his footsteps on European battlefields where the "Band of Brothers" fought tyranny and oppression. During his life, Winters consistently placed the highest emphasis … Continue reading Band of Brothers: Major Dick Winters
What are your inputs?
"We make men without chests and expect of them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst. We castrate and bid the geldings be fruitful." ~ CS Lewis. Inputs lead to outputs. Don't fall into the dangerous trap of being more concerned with a personal narrative every … Continue reading What are your inputs?
Be Strong & Courageous! 