“What if we’re the aliens?”
In my eclectic article reading, I came across one that said the likelihood of the existence of aliens has not been ruled out by science. However, if there is intelligent, alien life like what we see in...
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Many of us are overwhelmed by all the decisions we have to make day after day. Because that is often the case for me, I’ve written a lot about decision fatigue: Decision Fatigue: Choice overload &...
View ArticleCogito Ergo Sum
“I think, therefore I am.” – René Descartes Because I think, I exist. That’s the sentiment behind this saying. Unfortunately, thinking no longer has value for many people. “All of humanity’s problems...
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Perfect Peace
That’s it! That’s what I want. Perfect peace. Don’t you? Our ideas of what perfect peace might look like probably differ. The way to obtain that peace, though, is the same for everyone. “You will keep...
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Forget, Look Forward & Receive
A negative mental habit that is often a struggle for me is ruminating. My thoughts often dwell too long on what has happened. In other words, I play events over and over in my mind and relive the...
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Changing Habits
What is a Habit? A habit is an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it becomes almost involuntary. Changing a habit requires becoming aware of the habit and the feelings that both trigger...
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Head & Heart Agreement
Who God Is Psalm 145 paints a wonderful picture of who God is. God is great. God is majestic and full of splendor. He does wondrous miracles. He is full of goodness, and joy is found in his...
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Expectancy
I struggle with expectancy, at least in a positive sense. Though, based on its definition, expecting negative to happen isn’t truly expectancy. Instead, it’s… Disbelief. Distrust. Doubt. The way the...
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From Impossible to Prosperous
A Focal Point The parting of the Red Sea is the parting act in God delivering his people from Egyptian slavery. Considered the single greatest act of salvation in the Old Testament, it is continually...
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Expecting the Worst
The 9th Beatitude Eighteenth century British writer Alexander Pope, deliberately using the style of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12), wrote this statement in a letter to English poet John Gay. Blessed...
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You Are A Theologian
Whatever picture you have of what a theologian looks like, get rid of it. Instead, look in the mirror. Look at the faces of those attending your Bible study group or a Wednesday evening church service....
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Opportunities for Joy
What brings you joy? Family? Friends? Work? A hobby? Nature? Take a minute to think about how you would answer this question. James, the brother of Jesus, in writing to Christian Jews who were likely...
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Heavenly Minded
“Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on the things...
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The Power of Hope
My Journey through Depression My journey through depression was a long one. Something someone did to me brought depression to my life when I was 11 years old. Though I now know it wasn’t my fault, it...
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Mind Renewal
A significant part of finding my way out of the pit of depression involved transforming my thinking. At some point, I realized that negativity and sarcasm defined me. I was judgmental of others and...
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What Controls You?
Struggling with Sin While I know Satan messes with me and is at least a partial cause of my struggles in life, I’ve learned that I do a pretty good job all on my own of making life more difficult than...
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Deep Waters
Only one time do I remember being afraid while swimming in deep waters. I was in the ocean near a raft when a large wave rolled over me. For a moment, I lost my bearings and couldn’t breathe. I began...
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Nicodemus
Relatable Nicodemus’ progression of faith (John 3:1-21) encourages me because not only does he ask Jesus tough questions, but Jesus gives him the deep answers a man like Nicodemus needed. Interesting,...
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Deep Calls to Deep
Relentless Waves “Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me. By day the Lord directs his love; at night his song is with me – a prayer to the God...
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Anything and Everything
Squirrel Wars Squirrels are relentless and sneaky, especially when they’ve made a nest in your house. Just five weeks into recovery from significant surgery, our Squirrel Wars feel like more of a...
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