For a number of months and especially these last few weeks, I have been contemplating this phenomenon known as the sacred-secular dichotomy. You might recognize this as the difference between what is labeled as an individual’s spiritual life and life in general, or between what is labeled ‘Christian’ and what isn’t.   more...

It seemed like hours but I knew it was only a few minutes. I was crying, wondering what I was supposed to do. It was then that I looked up and saw His loving eyes poring into my soul, into my being. He was speaking to me…   more...

Sounds simple in words, doesn't it? Yet something believers constantly struggle in. Why do I cling on so fondly to my past? My past consists of bad events, mistakes and regrets. Harbored feelings of anger, bitterness and sorrow has produced a poison or toxin in my mind. I cannot understand why certain things happened. Nothing can ever change the fact that my past will always be a part of me. However, the only difference as a Christian is the effects of my past is dead at the acceptance of Christ.   more...

We commonly perceive two types of heroic individuals who are alone by choice. The first one, the mysterious loner, commits a heroic, self-sacrificing act and then disappears into the shadows. He is an elusive mystery. Loved by women, envied by men, understood by no one but his closest friend.   more...

There is beauty in the cross, and there is life in Christ’s blood. I love to think about that sometimes. God can put beauty into something so wretched, and can bring life even when one has lost it. The antithesis of God is normalcy, monotony, and indifference.   more...

just when i start to think my life is useless, meaningless, stationary, dull and anything else uneventful, God comes close... puts his hands on my shoulders.... and gives me a good shake- asking me "what are you doing??? wake up!!!"   more...

I write about today because I don't ever want to forget. I don't want to forget anything God has done for me. I don't want to forget that we were saved by God's grace.   more...

God’s Word says, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven.” Though we know that we are to shine as Christians, often it is difficult to know what exactly we are supposed to do in order to shine.   more...

Back-to-school Tuesday morning will be here in less that twelve hours and most of us will be returning to the knowledge laden halls of academia with backpacks on our shoulders and ipods in our pockets. While you’re reconnecting with old friends, getting acquainted with new ones, and settling into your new class schedules…don’t forget to make it count.   more...

While initially skimming through the lesson plan for today, I didn’t think much of the topic. How much could possibly be said on a subject like favoritism? Like give me a break! But… how wrong I was! The topic of favoritism tied in with ministry to the poor really bought it home for me. Here are some of the key points.   more...

As you can see, I've added a lot of random stuff to the page...   more...

So you're here--now what?   more...