Hurricane season has arrived for the eastern seaboard. And every other coast of the US, too. As we see the hints of the season change toward autumn and the slight temperature change in the evenings and nights, the new strains of prevalent viruses. You may ask yourselves, “Where is he going, and what will the topic be today?” My answer is a shift in gears. Christian Sanity will review a newly released novella and discuss my recommendations. As a special... Read more
Every once in a while, a topic pops up that I immediately shy away from. It’s not that I don’t have an opinion because I do. Instead, I would call it wisdom by attempting to choose my battles. Some topics have easy answers, while others tend to be circular. We can argue, debate, and discuss our stances but inevitably circle all the way around to the beginning without ever finding a place of peaceful agreement. Then why have I chosen... Read more
This is a special time of the year for all the parents and grandparents raising children. No, not Christmas. But that answer isn’t too far off the mark. We’re celebrating the return of School! A regimented schedule and routine have returned to millions of households worldwide. Wake up the kids, get them dressed in acceptable attire, feed the little zombies, and then shuffle out to the bus stop for pickup. We see the flash of the strobe light in the... Read more
You could not stay away. I understand. I couldn’t stay away, either. Wait. It’s different because I’m the writer. Anywho … I’m glad you chose to return for “Throw Your Hands Up, Part 3”, the last segment. Did you miss parts 1 and 2? Check them out here (1) and here (2) to catch up. For the rest of you, welcome back. You know the drill. This is Christian Sanity, where we look at familiar topics through a not-so-familiar perspective. ... Read more
So, you have chosen to return. Part 2 of the story beckons you back. Wait … You have no idea what I am talking about? Check out Part 1 of the article here, then come on back. For the rest of my readers, you know the drill. Lean back, strap in, and ensure the airbag is turned on because here we go. Previously on Christian Sanity Throw your hands up for God! Why? If we will raise our hands in... Read more
Why do people raise their hands in church? I mean seriously. Does God not understand that we can worship in our seats? I’m tired. My arms hurt. Did I shave my armpits? Did I put on an appropriate amount of deodorant? If raising your hands is expected… isn’t that a form of man-made religion? Which means I don’t have to lift my arms. Why should I lift my hands into the air in church? Are you telling me God doesn’t... Read more
“The Day of Salvation is our Independence Day.” What does that even mean? A bit on the nose, is it not? Clickbait? Am I trying to sucker you in with a relevant topic? The truthful answer is yes. And no. How can my answer be polar opposites and still be correct? In the same way our Lord is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. Still confused? Then you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Christian Sanity, a... Read more
Do we ever ask ourselves, “Is it my perspective or God’s perspective?” Why seek the Lord’s guidance in life-changing events but do our own thing with everyday life? When are we allowed free autonomy, and when are we expected to seek our heavenly Father’s will? How are we choosing to look at things? God’s Way, My Way, or the Highway We’ve all been there. Disaster, conflict, and a deep-seated need for rescue from life’s circumstances. There comes the point when... Read more
All of us are familiar with the upcoming holiday Father’s Day. A day when we celebrate a masculine role model. Often, the role is filled by a paternal figure. Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and brothers have traditionally held the position. For some of us, women have stepped up and stepped into the vacant roles in many children’s lives. But we would be remiss if we didn’t look at the ultimate depiction of fatherhood. Our heavenly Father. So carefully set the daddy-sized... Read more
What does that even mean? Am I cheating on God? Are we skipping our spiritual leg day? Or did we turn the holy cheat meal into a cheat day? Did we give a flirty wink to the waitress when we were in a relationship? Confused yet? Don’t worry because I am your pilot through the insanity. Okay, worry a little bit. Today we will look at 3 metaphors with parallels in our Christian walk. Are We Being Faithful? Everyone remembers... Read more
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