Now you may have never heard the word Selah before. But it is a Hebrew word that is found in the Bible, almost exclusively in the Psalms. It is thought to be a kind of musical direction, as the Psalms were actually songs. But what does the word mean? Based upon inferences from the context…
Last time we looked at the first of three critical appointments that we all must address. The first one was an appointment that we have with ourselves. This involves examining ourselves and our lives on a daily basis to see if we are who we say we are. We look at why we get up…
I recently finished reading a book by bestselling author, Matthew Kelly. Towards the latter part of the book he discussed three appointments that we all have. They aren’t appointments with a prospective boss, or your future wife’s parents, or even someone in law enforcement. They are not complicated but rather are simple, clear, and direct.…
Now your first thought may be, “Well, the flu is contagious, as is a cold, and certainly COVID, but behavior – I’m not so sure about that. A recent study, published in the journal “Archives of Sexual Behavior,” found that “surprising factors may push partners toward infidelity – including spending time around others who see…
I love the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. I am moved by the string section and the French horns and the woodwinds. I love it all. And I am often caught off guard when I tear up during a musical piece, with no warning. I have asked myself, “What is that about?” Why am I moved in…
In my last three installments, I have been examining some of the reasons that people claim not to believe in God. Some of these reasons range from not wanting to be responsible to an Almighty being to not wanting to have to think that hard about such a weighty matter. But I want to emphasize…
In my last couple of posts, I have been addressing some of the reasons that people often claim a disbelief in God – and it most often has nothing to do with the evidence. Unfortunately, it is frequently tied to how they have been mistreated by those who claim to have a faith. For others…
Last time, I wrote about the fact that there are many people who state that they don’t believe in God. However, when faced with an overwhelming circumstance, they may find themselves praying to . . . someone, as they know the obstacle they face is bigger than they can handle. As is often the case,…
I received a call from a potential client a few years ago. In this conversation she called attention to the fact that she had visited my website and could tell that I was a Christian. She then asked, “I am an atheist and I am wanting to know if that would be a problem?” I…
Why should we be serious and invested in the spiritual? So many things today are labeled as spiritual that are oftentimes totally focused on the person’s own self. But truly spiritual has more to do with how we relate to God, who is spirit. He created us and He knows our every need. Leaning on…