Did Jesus die on the cross for Gossipers? You know who I'm talking about. Gossipers are those people who love to tell stories and share secrets. They love to make sure that everyone is well informed. They love to be the bearer of news, be it good or bad, but usually news that will ruin a...
Is it a sin to be fat? Well, if it a sin to be fat, then a majority of us are not doing very well. However, is there a difference in being fat and being a glutton? Yes, there are many heath issues today which cause weight gain from Thyroid issues and a slow metabolism, to allergies and dietary...
In his great Galatians lectures of 1535, Dr. Martin Luther, of blessed and holy memory, wrote on Galatians 3:13 saying, "When He took the sins of the whole world upon Himself, Christ was no longer an innocent person. He was a sinner burdened with the sins of a Paul who was a blasphemer; burdened...
Have you ever been mad at God? All of us would never admit this out loud right? Non of us would ever think of saying to others, "I am mad at God. I hate God for what He has done to me and my family. I hate God for not listening to me. I hate God for forgetting about me and ignoring my real...
It's easier to feel bad about something that you've done. It's easier to feel bad if you are the driver at fault in a fender bender, or the player on the team that missed the winning shot, or maybe even the reason you're late to the ceremony. When you actively commit the sin, meaning you commit...
I can't believe it. I am shocked. How could someone with so much in life just end it? How could someone with so many people who loved them end it? How could he? How could she? Why did they take their life and end it? Suicide is a dark reality in this world. We successful people like Robin...
Lent is that sacred time in which we meditate on our depravity and the depths of Jesus' Passion. We ponder the weight of our iniquities and the consequences that come with our transgressions. However, we also ponder and meditate on the weight of Jesus' atonement and the fruits of His Passion...
I repeat myself alot. Some could say that I do this because I don't take my time to study and therefore don't have many things to say. Others could say that I repeat myself because I am lazy and don't want to come up with new material. However, the reason I repeat myself is because alot of the...
A couple of weeks ago I competed in the Houston Highland Games. WE threw 56 pound weights, threw 22 pound hammers, and tossed a huge log the size of a telephone pole. After competing I was hooked and looked for another Scottish festival that featured the games. However, my hopes quickly...
St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians a second time saying, " So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond...