A Gray-Beard's Thoughts
A Gray-Beard's Thoughts
We encounter trials, tribulations, hardships, and obstacles that do just not seem “fair”; these may be in relationships, events, finances, or health. We reflect back on the age old question, “Why does a ‘good’ God allow bad things to happen?”…
Conclusion (additional layers of the onion are addressed in the expanded version that follows): Looking at the exterior of the onion (so to speak), it appears to be true; in the Matthew 15 dialog between Jesus and the Gentile woman,…
From a POINTS TO PONDER item by Chuck in our local Church Newsletter — We just celebrated Easter. For “believers” that is a glorious thing. However, what things haunt the thoughts of those struggling “to believe”? Do we help or…
Ponder these things — Betrayal: An abandonment or violation of trust by someone close to you. Have you ever been betrayed by a friend or loved one? What about a betrayal by someone in leadership: Our current era would certainly…
As I pondered this Advent and Christmas season, I focused on looking for the small things in our Biblical stories, through which God reveals the really big things, sometimes in subtle ways. So, how does one seek clues about the…
OKAY, this will offend some: that is OK. It is exploration time, so — Ponder NOT a GOD that demanded a horrible death for His Son to appease God, but rather a God who loved us so much that HE…
Let us examine the very Name God declares is HIS NAME. Maybe we will gain a better sense of awe for God, and a better appreciation for His ability to add an ironic twist to a heavy subject. So the…
What things are revealed when we consider the language and culture of Biblical times as we study God’s Word? The author of the Gospel of John refers to Old Testament teachings, and provides other cultural clues intended to make the…
Situational awareness –“How do you know who is the most dangerous person in the room?” Is it: • The biggest guy? • The person who is obviously armed? • Is it the loudest person? • The obviously agitated person in…
As our Christian beliefs are rooted in the Judaism, often we can gain some insight for our reading of the Bible by looking at the languages and cultures of the Bible. For example, what did Jesus mean when he stated…