Category Archives: God

God Is Not A Monster

Posted on May 23, 2016 by retiredday

Being deceived is like sticking your head in a bucket of your dreams and staying there, as if it were the real world. It doesn’t matter how smart you are or how much you know — as long as you … Continue reading →

Open Letter To A “Skeptic”

Posted on April 25, 2016 by retiredday

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism, God, Skepticism | Tagged does God exist?, fear God and keep his commandments, God's invisible attributes, the heavens declare the glory of God, what can be known about God is plain to them | 42 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

‘Chrislam’: Is Allah God?

Posted on March 27, 2014 by retiredday

At http://vimeo.com/90086516 Brian Houston, of Hillsong Church in Australia is seen comparing Christianity and Islam to two different birds, a vulture and a hummingbird: “…they both find what they’re looking for. Do you know – take it all the way … Continue reading →

Posted in Allah and the Qur'an, Bible, God | Tagged "Chrislam", Brian Houston, different ways of seeing God, infallibility of Scripture, is Allah God? | 4 Comments

They Weren’t On Good Terms

Posted on January 26, 2012 by retiredday

I was recently asked to pray about the death of a woman’s sister. I had not known the person who died, but because the tragic circumstances of this family’s loss are all too common, I feel compelled to write on … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief in God, Bible, Christian Faith, God | Tagged as long as there is life there is hope, can we ask the dead to forgive us?, God forgives when others can't, loosing a loved one, mourning with anger | Leave a comment

Loving God With Your Mind

Posted on November 17, 2011 by retiredday

[Bible quotations used are from the NIV, except where otherwise noted.] Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law? Jesus answered, “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Faith, God, Loving God, Religion | Tagged how can you love God with your mind?, meditating on Scripture, should Christians meditate?, what difference does it make what you think about?, what is the greatest commandment? | Leave a comment

You Shall Have No Other Gods

Posted on September 27, 2011 by retiredday

I just finished reading Michael Savage’s “Abuse of Power”. It is a good read. I enjoyed it very much like James Bond stories I’ve read in the past. However, at the end of the book is a statement that a … Continue reading →

Posted in Allah and the Qur'an, Bible, God | Tagged Abrahamic religions, Abuse of Power, Michael Savage, we all believe in the same God | Leave a comment

Seeking The LORD

Posted on August 16, 2011 by retiredday

Listen and pay attention; don’t be proud! For Adonai has spoken. Give glory to Adonai your God before the darkness falls, before your feet stumble on the mountains in the twilight, and while you are seeking light, he turns it … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian Faith, God | Tagged How can I find God?, how do I know God is real?, how do you find God?, is God ignoring me?, seeking God, where can I find God? | Leave a comment

Red Skelton’s Pledge of Allegiance

Posted on June 2, 2011 by retiredday

Today my brother-in-law forwarded me link to a video of Red Skelton speaking on the Pledge of Allegiance. It can be viewed in many different locations. Here is one link: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Free+Red+Skelton+Pledge+Allegiance&&view=detail&mid=C3F21A79E43638D8997CC3F21A79E43638D8997C&&FORM=VRDGAR I had seen the video previously, but as I … Continue reading →

Posted in American Culture, Change, God | Tagged how society has changed, one nation under God, Red Skelton, silent majority, the pledge of Allegiance, traditional values | 2 Comments

When God Has Had Enough

Posted on February 16, 2011 by retiredday

As we read in Joel 1:3 (“Tell it to your children, and let your children tell it to their children, and their children to the next generation.”) God’s plan was to reveal himself to humanity, using each generation to tell … Continue reading →

Posted in American Culture, American History, Bible, God | Tagged Biblical view, God's judgement, let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!, teach your children, turning from God | Leave a comment