Écrits et réflexions

I am sometimes a little amazed that some people seem to think that because we profess to be a Christian – a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ – that automatically equates to never getting upset, never murmuring, never complaining, never getting angry, never getting frustrated, never having to face heartaches and disappointments, and perhaps, some even think that Christians never shed any tears or have any sleepless nights.

When we know that we are standing on the side of TRUTH, we need to be resolute in our stand and not have to always be apologetic to the ne’er-do-well of the world who bask in incessantly causing strive and derision over even minuscule matters.

From time to time I pause to reflect upon the events that have taken place as this pilgrim continues on his journey through life. As I have traversed the hills and the byways there have indeed been many wonderful mountain top experiences, but there have also been some down in the valley experiences as well.

I humbly believe that there are many good-hearted people who are equating love for their brothers and sisters to mean acceptance of lifestyle or behaviour. I can love my brothers and sisters (as I am commanded to do), but that does not necessarily mean that I accept their actions and behaviours.

There are too many people in this world, including some good-hearted Christians who confuse God's love to mean that He is accepting of any and all behaviors. That simply is not true according to His infallible Word. Yes, it is true that He loves All of His children, but at the same time, He emphatically states in many places in His Word that He abhors sin.

I would like to take just a few minutes to address the youth of the world - those who are destined to someday be great leaders, and  who will make their ineradicable mark upon the world through their ingenuity, intellectualism, influence, and zealousness. If there were but one message that I could impart to the youth, it would be simply this - Be Bold, Be Courageous, Be Strong.

The following seven things that help to ensure a baby's good health can be adopted and applied to a Christian's spiritual growth as well.

We may not ever realize it or care to take notice, but the life that we live and the example that we set before others tell more about the type of person that we truly are than a myriad of words could ever say. We, especially those of us who profess we are Christians, are the shining light of hope and inspiration to the world.

I remember as a boy growing up hearing adults say, "First impressions make lasting impressions." I never gave much thought to it then, but as I have grown older, I understand that the statement is more than just a cliché.

It is my experience after almost 59 years of life that the reason some people always seem to be in a state of misery and woe is that they have never learned one of the most important lessons of life, and that is how to love themselves.

True success in life is not measured by the ability to own an expensive home, a large bank account, a fancy automobile, or even a plush office. The world may view those things as a person having status or prestige, but success in its truest sense is measured in the amount of perspiration, perseverance, determination, drive, endurance, and discipline that it took to achieve the successes that a person obtains.

I do believe that sometimes we can, if we are not careful, spend more time pondering over what has been written about the Scriptures by others, than actually reading the Scriptures themselves. After all, it is the Word of God, which stands firmly on its own, that is the greatest and last authority.