Sometimes, what we ought to do becomes clear when we think about the alternative. A man commits adultery because he’s not happy with his marriage. He assumes that he will be happier with someone else. However, when he actually starts living with the other woman (not his wife), he will soon realize that she’s not really […]
If you are unhappy right now, it’s because you forgot what you deserve. In your mind, you really think you deserve better or more than what you have. And therefore, you are unhappy. If you are thoroughly convinced that you were a condemned sinner, then you would be happy with any and all circumstances (since […]
Human beings can be so intelligent and yet be so dumb at the same time. The students were having this conversation in my class. Apparently, some trans-gender athletes are trying to change the law to allow themselves compete in women’s sports. My students were befuddled because they knew that this was unfair – essentially men […]
Are you meek? Not weak, but meek. You are meek if you don’t defend yourself when criticized. You are meek if whatever evil or misfortune comes your way, you believe you actually deserved worse. Is that a desirable quality? Yes! “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5Moses is praised by God for […]
It is not a nice feeling when someone forgets all you’ve done for him/her. As a dad, I get hurt when my girls sometimes forget all that I have done for them over the years. At those moments, I think to myself, “How can you say that after all that I have done for you?” Have […]
I’m writing this from my classroom at Lakes High School. My chair is uncomfortable (it doesn’t recline), I am stressed and tired of grading, and my students aren’t cooperating! On Wednesdays, we were allowed to stay home and do virtual teaching, but now they are requiring us to come in. How tiresome! And yet, this is […]
I’ve coaching girls’ tennis at Lakes for the last month or so. One of the benefits I didn’t realize about coaching a sport is that I get to meet a lot of people. Not only the players and their parents, but also the opposing coaches. During the meet, while the players are playing, I have […]
Is it harder for you to work or to rest? I didn’t ask you which you would rather do – most would rather rest – but which do you find easier to do? For me, it is easier to work than to rest. When I’m resting, I feel like I’m wasting my life. So, even […]
In my quest to lose a few pounds to get ready for another marathon, I’ve been watching and studying many different diets. Although there are many varieties and methods of dieting, all of them seem to agree that it must be a lifestyle (permanent) change and not just a temporary change. Most people who do […]
Good Friday! This is the day to remember our Lord’s sacrifice for our sins. It is this one act that was done 2,000 years ago in a small country called Israel that divides human history squarely into two. Everything else in history is just a footnote to this monumental event. It is when God’s Son became […]