How would you define religion? I suppose there are many ways it could be defined. Some might describe it as belief in a god or group of gods. To others it might be an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used in the worship of a god. There is nothing inherently wrong with these … Continue reading The Beginning of Religion
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To Whom Is Our Allegiance?
Photo Credit: AshleyAmelia via Compfight cc There has been some talk on and off as to whether or not a follower of Jesus Christ should recite the United States Pledge of Allegiance. You can find Benjamin Corey's post on it here. Bob Ekblad also wrote an excellent post about it in 2008 which can be … Continue reading To Whom Is Our Allegiance?
That Which Endures
Photo Credit: h.koppdelaney via Compfight cc Have you ever made an investment that didn't turn out the way you thought it would? I bet most of us have at one time or another. The truth is we invest in things all the time. We invest in people, products, financial institutions, businesses, and the list goes … Continue reading That Which Endures
We Are Bankrupt Without This…
Photo Credit: pedrosales via Compfight cc The vast majority of western society cares a lot about how they appear to others. They want those around them to think they are smart, strong, handsome, pretty, competent, etc. It's really no different in the Kingdom. We prefer people to think we are gifted, dedicated, knowledgeable, and the … Continue reading We Are Bankrupt Without This…