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Did you know that you’ve been playing a game your entire life, maybe without even realizing it? Every morning, you wake up with a full pitcher of water. Throughout the day, you pour that water into various cups. By the time you go to sleep, the pitcher is empty. The goal? Pour the water into the right cups!
How do you decide whether or not something is good or evil? Do you feel like such concepts matter in an “enlightened” society? Perhaps the doctors of philosophy, psychology, and sociology are the most qualified to make the determination? Or perhaps you believe you can determine for yourself what is good and what is evil?
Which of the following is good, and which...
My family just moved into a new house. It has been an exciting and hectic few weeks. You probably know the feeling. The excitement of a new home and a new neighborhood was dampened, however, when we found out that there were ghosts—more than one actually, along with a resident witch, and even a werewolf. All joking aside, of course, there aren’t any real ghosts...
Everyone is familiar with the big little word “if.” The word “if” is a conjunction introducing a condition with two or more possible outcomes. For example, there is an outcome if we give up on an endeavor or commitment and another outcome if we do not give up—if you do this or that, then there will be a result. Often we are faced with the dilemma in life of...
An article from LearnReligions.com says, “Pinpointing precisely how many religions there are in the world today is next to impossible, although some estimate the number exceeds 4,000.” What incredible diversity!
But, also, what incredible potential for confusion.
At its core, graciousness is an echo of divine character. When Jesus began His ministry, He declared not only “the gospel of the kingdom of God” (Mark 1:14–15) but also modeled a manner of speech that disarmed hostility and drew out the best in people (John 8:1–11). He chose words not of contempt but of truth and compassion. That same mix of honesty and respect...
Do you have special memories of “the good old days?” Were they safer? More innocent, somehow? Many who grew up in former decades—especially the ’60s, the ’50s, and earlier—do remember: things were different! It’s not just wishful thinking and fond memories, distorted by time.
As a society, we love a good story. Writers can make millions of dollars crafting thrilling tales to keep us on the edge of our seats. The most common formula used is that of good versus evil.
A true friend is a pal, someone with whom you have a trusted relationship and genuine affection. A real friend will tell you the truth—even if it might be unpleasant for you to hear—or warn you if you are going down the wrong path.
On a cool fall day right around Thanksgiving, I was sitting on the front porch of my son’s and daughter-in-law’s home enjoying a cup of coffee, taking in the beautiful bright red and orange colors of the foliage on the hillside that is part of Petit Jean Mountain. Listening to the birds and all the other sounds not heard in a city, and surrounded by this...