When does work cease to become work? Why are some activities considered work and others considered hobbies? Some activities are even considered both, like gardening. For some, canoeing would be hard work, while for others it would be relaxing. For … Read More
What is heaven? Who goes to heaven? Consider these quotes: “Heaven means to be one with God.” -Confucius “We may be surprised at the people we find in heaven. God has a soft spot for sinners. His standards are quite … Read More
Have you ever heard of an animal called a lemming? Perhaps you have heard the term used in High School. A lemming is a small rodent that is found in the Arctic tundra. Folklore (though not true) holds that lemmings … Read More
Do all roads lead to Rome? Do all roads lead to heaven? Many would say yes. Let’s say that we suppose that pluralism is true for a moment. (Pluralism teaches that all world religions are true and are just different … Read More
What do people believe happens after we die? Atheists believe in annihilationism, which simply means we cease to exist. Agnostics don’t necessarily have an opinion one way or another because they simply don’t know. Buddhists believe in a rebirth to … Read More
Imagine you went on a trip around the world. You were able to see the Eiffel Tower, Sistine Chapel, Taj Mahal, Great Wall, Great Outback, Grand Canyon, Stonehenge, Mayan Ruins and many more sites. When you came back, your friend … Read More
A few years on the game show Family Feud, the question was asked, “What do people look forward to most at church?” Here were the top five answers: Prayer (48), Singing (23), socializing and coffee (8), finding serenity (6), leaving … Read More
It is often reported that 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Though this is most likely an embellishment, the numbers are certainly not lower than 33%. For you non math whizzes out there, that’s 1 out … Read More
I was surveying the most popular/watched TV shows over the past few years and it occurred to me that not one single show in the top 15 was about a healthy family, marriage, or anything of the like. The premise … Read More
Preparing this sermon, it occurred to me that good accounting principles and Christian love are incongruent. A good accountant will be intentional to keep a detailed record. He/she will be sure to properly balance accounts payable and accounts receivable. If … Read More