Why are we so moved by legends such as Robin Hood? Because we long to see someone who is strong and able who will stand up for what is right even at the risk of their own life and limb. We want them to win. We watch our heroes fly through the air, arrows flying,…
Tag: Spirit Life
What About God?
When I was in high school some of my friends strongly challenged my worldview and challenged me with questions like “How do you know your religion is right? Everyone thinks the beliefs that they grew up with are true!” My own heart had a deep hunger for truth and to believe things really and not…
True Perspective
The Story is Alive! I think I understand why ancient Israel got stuck in the desert. They forgot who God was, and they forgot who they were. Or maybe they never got it in the first place. I find it amazing how differently my days go depending on my perspective! Now, I am not one…
God is Alive
Alright. I am acting like an addict posting yet another article. I think I am venting from being out of the country for so long! I just wrote the following comment at spirituality-page.blogspot.com following an assertion that God is dead: Well then. Well. Religion is Icky to say the least. All of the forms, legalism,…
The Golden City
Once upon a time there was a young boy who lived in a village at the foot of the Mountains. One day he wandered off into the forest above his father’s hut. While wandering in the woods the boy discovered a gold mine! A gold mine! For the first time in his life he had…
Set My Spirit Free!
My Friend Rachel just sent me this video. Jesus is all about setting us free! The character in this skit got some Freedomthirst in them! 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyheJ480LYA The Old Godtube Video Link
Internal to External
Freedom starts on the inside. Without internal freedom no one will really be free. Once a man is free inside, it flows to the external realities, and begins to influence those around him to also be free. A free society must be made up of free individuals. If the individuals are not free in…
Atheists in Heaven? — Part 2
Lee Randolph responded to my comment over at debunkingchristianity. Here is his response: Hi thirstyjon, I am talking about something way beyond experience. I am talking about internal knowing! (Lee is quoting me – ThirstyJon here) How is your experience different from the schizophrenic who is sure someone is in the room with them, or…
Will Backsliders get to Heaven?
Here is a comment I made on a blog entitled “Will Ex-Christians like us be in Heaven?“ You can read that blog at: http://debunkingchristianity.blogspot.com/2007/08/will-ex-christians-like-us-be-in-heaven.html My Comment: God is very good, and the Bible teaches that he rewards those who diligently seek him. There is always hope for someone who still desires God to be real….
The World Upside Down
Feel bad about yourself, go weeping down the aisle at church, pray a prayer. Stop smoking, get a haircut, buy some new clothes, start ushering at church, and for heaven’s sake tithe! But… Is that it? Is that why Jesus came? So that people can go to Heaven and start shaving their beards and taking…