I have two daughters. Even though they are born from the same mother and father, and grew up in the same household, they are very different. The older one is more sensitive and artsy. The second more rational and studious. And thus, as parents, we approach them differently. One approach may work for one but […]

James 1:26–If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. If you are raising children, teaching children, or even have babysat children, you know there are things you pick up on by what they say, that could lead to problems.  You stop waiting for […]

I was listening to a sermon on the way to school a couple days ago and I finally got the answer to the question that’s been nagging me. The question is, “If God is all satisfying, then why do we have to keep on going to Him to get satisfied? If He is truly satisfying, […]

Romans16:17-19–I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. 18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. With some friends […]

I like following sports because I believe it to be a microcosm of life in some ways. For example, it shows how unpredictable life can be. Two weeks ago, LA Clippers, an NBA Basketball team, were at the brink of a breakthrough after learning that their archrival’s best player was hurt (Steph Curry). But the very next […]

How a person dies is no measure of his greatness. You’d think that if a person is truly great, then God would give him a noble death. But that is often not true. Some of the most despicable persons will die in peace. Some of the greatest men ever to have lived will die like […]

2 Timothy 2:8-11–Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9  for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in […]

One of the worst consequences of sin is that we become animal like (or worse) – completely devoid of a moral sense, doing what once used to be unfathomable – such as eating our own children! Because the people have forsaken me and have profaned this place by making offerings in it to other gods… I will […]

James 3:17–But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.  One of the greatest enhancers of good communication in a relationship is knowing that you can express what you think, and reason with one another.  I realize this was not something that was normal when […]

I just read an article on New York Times why it is so hard to keep our weight off after losing it on a diet. For example, most of the contestants on “The Biggest Loser” show gained it all back in just a few years after the show. The article said that it’s as if […]