I grew up in the deep south, where it seemed like there was a church on every corner. Many of these churches had buses that would pick up people and take them to Sunday school and/or worship services. Most buses had the name of the church written on the side. But what puzzled me most […]
Read more "THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS GIFT"One of the most frequently asked questions, whether from inquisitive children or cynical skeptics, is: “Who created God?” The very question assumes that God had a beginning. So, before we look at that question, let’s look at another important question: did the universe have a beginning? While many throughout human history have believed the universe […]
Read more "WHO CREATED GOD?"Joy is something we all desire. But what exactly is joy? One dictionary says joy is an “emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires; joy is a state of happiness; the experience of great pleasure or delight.” We tend to think of occasions that are “joyous” – celebratory milestones […]
Read more "TWO KINDS OF JOY"There’s a song that goes like this: “Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world…” I suspect one reason why He loves children so much is because of how and what they pray. Here are a few examples: “Our Father, who does art in heaven, Harold is his name…. forgive us our trash baskets […]
Read more "DEAR GOD (a.k.a. Childlike Prayers)"It’s February – and since Valentine’s Day is on people’s mind, it’s appropriate to talk about love. But what is love? Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski shares the story of a young man who was clearly enjoying a fish dinner. He asked, “Young man, why are you eating that fish?” The man replied, “Because I love […]
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