Category Archives: Belief in God

Spirit In The Sky

Posted on March 1, 2023 by retiredday

To many people – I should say, worldly people – belief in God is intangible, incapable of being explained or understood in concrete terms. The Biblical explanation for this can be found in 1 Corinthians 2:10-14. …these things God has … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief in God, Faith and Reason | Tagged do you believe in God?, faith vs. religion | 2 Comments

A Government That Seeks God

Posted on October 28, 2020 by retiredday

I’m reading a new book called, 100 Bible Verses That Made America, Defining Moments That Shaped Our Enduring Foundation of Faith, by Robert J. Morgan. One thing it points out is how much of our history has been influenced by … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, Belief in God, Historical perspective | Tagged 100 Bible Verses That Made America, A government that seeks God, Biblical faith in American history, Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people, Unless the LORD builds the house | 2 Comments

Show Me Your Papers!

Posted on October 15, 2019 by retiredday

On our 41st anniversary my wife and I bought some wine. The check out clerk said, “I’ll need to see some ID.” “Why?” I asked. The store requires it. We check everyone’s ID who buys alcoholic beverages. I told her … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief in God, Bible, Freedom | Tagged responsibility and restraint, socialism defies God, socialism demands a dictatorship, socialism is a fantasy, who is your authority? | 1 Comment

The Heart Of Disbelief

Posted on August 8, 2016 by retiredday

A new movie has been recently released, entitled, “The Atheist Delusion” http://www.atheistmovie.com . I haven’t seen it, but the trailer is quite intriguing and got me to thinking. Reading holy Scripture makes it obvious to me now that everything that can … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Belief in God, Bible, Christian Faith | Tagged all that can be known about God, hearing with your ears, seeing with your eyes, the atheist delusion, the truth, understanding with your mind | 5 Comments

The Pathway To Truth Or The Maze Of Your Own Understanding?

Posted on April 29, 2016 by retiredday

I was 31 years old when I received Christ. I was already a fully formed adult with my own world view and a baggage load of experience behind me. But when I began to grow in my faith I saw that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, Belief in God, Reality vs. Fantasy, Science, World View | Tagged claiming to be wise they became fools, five atheist miracles, scientific materialism, spiritual reality, what can be known about God is plain to them | 2 Comments

Who Is Your God? Part 3

Posted on January 27, 2016 by retiredday

Craziness The weakness of pure democracy is seen when the majority is wrong or unwise. Why do lemmings run off cliffs to their deaths? I imagine if they could think and speak they would tell you they are convinced it … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief in God, God, Islam, Messiah, Religion, The God of the Bible | Tagged do Christians and Muslims believe in the same God?, is Allah God?, who do you believe?, who is God?, who is Jesus | Leave a comment

Who Is Your God? Part 2

Posted on December 23, 2015 by retiredday

James McConnell, a 78-year-old pastor in Belfast, was arrested and is being tried for making “grossly offensive” remarks against Islam, in violation of the UK’s 2003 Communications Act. Pastor McConnell preached in a sermon, “Islam is heathen. Islam is satanic”. … Continue reading →

Posted in Allah and the Qur'an, Belief in God, Bible, Christian Faith, Islam | Tagged is Allah cruel?, is Allah demonic?, is Allah God?, Islam vs. Christianity, the Bible vs. the Koran | Leave a comment

Who Is Your God?

Posted on December 11, 2015 by retiredday

This will be the first of a series of articles examining the differences between the God of the Bible and Allah of the Koran. It is my hope that rather than appealing to emotions, it engage the reader’s intellect. Much … Continue reading →

Posted in Allah and the Qur'an, Belief in God, Christian Faith, Islam, The God of the Bible | Tagged do the Bible and the Koran reveal the same god?, is Allah God?, is the god of Islam the same as the God of the Bible?, who is God?, who is Jesus | 2 Comments

The Pope Said What?

Posted on July 15, 2015 by retiredday

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, church tradition is given authoritative standing alongside that of holy Scripture. I reject that precept. Since all authority has been given to Christ (Matthew 28:18) and he is called the Word (John … Continue reading →

Posted in Allah and the Qur'an, Belief in God, Bible, Islam, The Koran | Tagged are all religions the same?, are the Bible and the Koran the same?, is Allah God?, what did the Pope really say?, what is the authority for your faith? | 6 Comments

Examining Invictus

Posted on July 7, 2015 by retiredday

Invictus by William Ernest Henley Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief in God, Literature | Tagged are you the captain of your soul?, are you the master of your fate?, Invictus, Is how you live up to you?, pride vs humility | 5 Comments