Friday night Norma Jean and I joined several friends from our Hickman church family for a meal in Overland Park, Kansas, at a restaurant called Wil Jenny’s. It was our first visit there. In fact, I had never heard of it. So, trying to get some recommendations, I asked the server about two or three menu items. Naturally he said they were all good. But then he surprised me by saying, “The meal loaf is awesome!” Really? Continue reading
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Nine Attributes of the Almighty
“What, in your opinion, is the greatest spiritual need in the world today?” How would you answer that question?
Dr. R.C. Sproul, the noted author, philosopher and theologian, was asked that question in a conference of religious leaders. Bill Hybels, in his book “The God You’re Looking For,” was there and relates what happened. Continue reading
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What’s Your View of God?
A few years ago sociologists from Baylor’s Institute for Studies of Religion did a study about our view of God. The title of the research paper was called “The Values and Beliefs of the American Public.” It was the result of a survey done by Gallup for Baylor University.
In response to 77 questions, the study identified four distinct images that people have of God’s personality and attitude toward the human race. The research claimed this study may “tell more about people’s social, moral and political views and personal piety than the familiar categories of Protestant, Catholic, Jew, or even red and blue states.” Continue reading
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Can You See God?
Johnny approached his older sister, Suzie, with a serious question. “Suzie, can anybody ever really see God?” Occupied with other things, Suzie tersely responded: “Of course not, silly. God is so far up in heaven that nobody can see him.”
Time passed, but Johnny’s question still puzzled him. One day he approached his mother: “Mom, can anybody ever really see God?” Gently she replied, “No, not really. God is a spirit. He dwells in our hearts. But….we can never really see him.” The answer satisfied Johnny somewhat, but he still wondered. Continue reading
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What’s It All About? Why Are You Here?
Michael and Mary were driving home after purchasing a new luxury car. As they rode along, Mary said, “You know, Michael , if it weren’t for my money, we probably wouldn’t have this new car.” Michael just drove and didn’t say a word.
As they drove up the lane admiring their beautiful new custom home, Mary remarked, “You know, Michael, if it weren’t for my money, we probably wouldn’t have this new home.” Again, Michael was silent. Continue reading
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What’s The Heart of the Matter?
On Jason’s first day of school, the class was asked to stand, place their right hand over their heart and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The teacher, Mrs Jones, watched the children as they began, “I pledge allegiance to the flag….” when she noticed Jason had his right hand over his left ear. She stopped and said, “Jason, put your hand over your heart.”
Jason replied, “It is over my heart!”
After repeated attempts failed to get Jason to put his hand over his heart, Mrs Jones asked, “Why do you think that is your heart?” Continue reading
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What I Saw From My Deck
I was sitting in the basement watching “The Five.” My Dell notebook on my lap. A glass of Pepsi and some chips by my side. As I thought about today’s post, my ruminations were interrupted when Norma Jean came down stairs and said, “Come up and sit on the deck!”
“I can’t. I need to write my blog for tomorrow,” I replied. Continue reading
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MERCY!
I recently read about an 80-year-old woman who was arrested for shoplifting. When she appeared in court, the Judge asked her, “What did you steal?”
“A can of peaches,” She replied.
When the Judge asked her why, she said that she was hungry. “How many peaches were in the can?” asked the Judge.
“Six.”
The Judge said, “Then I will give you six days in jail.”
Before the Judge could pronounce the sentence, the woman’s husband spoke up and asked if he could say something. Continue reading
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Do You Know God?
“Of course, I know God!” you’re saying out loud. And you may even think, “that’s a silly question!” And it may be to most of our readers. But think about it a little deeper. I didn’t ask, “Do you know about God?” I asked, “Do you know God?”
“There’s a difference?” you wonder. Continue reading
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Where’s God When I Need Him?
“God didn’t help me in a crisis, so has he let me down?”
This question was asked by a Kansas City Star reader. On Saturday the Star has a column “Voices of Faith.” The questions are answered by a panel of religious leaders. Two different men answered that question. Continue reading
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