Relevant Christianity

 I do not remember how I first learned of the Black and Missing Foundation, but I am glad I did. This organization, founded in 2008 by a former law enforcement official and a public relations specialist, does good work by forcing all of us to think about how we view the world, the people in it, and how we respond to those who are missing, especially those who are black and missing. Before anyone asks why is there a need for an organization called "Black and Missing Foundation", please...Read Full Story

Jesus Christ: The Eternal God-Man …who forever lives to love us and lead us into life. A new year’s resolution often looks like this:   “I’m going to get closer to God this year. I’m going to do the right thing.   I’m going to let God create the priorities of my life.” Who is this God I seek to become closer with? How do I know what is the “right thing”? How do I identify God’s priorities in my life? Jesus Christ, the Eternal God-Man, told us if we have seen Him...Read Full Story

So, you may have noticed something different...it's OK! Basically I have changed the background and the layout, but not the content. Though some of you may argue that needs to change too.  (:D)  I hope you like the new direction, but I won't know if I don't get FEEDBACK !   So drop a line, give a hollar, yell in ALL CAPS if you want. I would just like to hear from you. if you are in a foreign language, we can translate! O and if you do like a post, Google plus it (that little icon at...Read Full Story

"Are you down? Stay there!" I have had time this weekend to watch one of my favorite films, the original Rocky (1976). You can follow the link for a plot summary, but a key event in this boxing drama/love story occurs when a fighter is struggling near the end of a round and takes a hard fall. His manager, who's supported him through the rigorous training process but is now fearful for the fighter's health and safety, simply tells him to "stay down." In other words, "it's gotten too hard...Read Full Story

This showed up in my Google Reader this morning, and I am grateful for it. These are the thoughts I wish to carry with me any time I am facing something which seems too large, too unjust, too unconquerable. Please read this wonderful sermon on how we should view 9/11 and "9/11 type" events in life. The sermon is (rightfully) under copyright, so here is the link to Bryan Burton's blog, Christ is Victorious .. Or, if you prefer Latin: Christus Victor. paravanes:meditations (c) deborah evansRead Full Story