Andy

I don’t like hypocrisy.  Now I do not say that in a self-righteous way as to indicate that I’m perfect and never do the wrong thing.  I do far more often than I would care to admit.   However, when hypocrisy defines an individual’s life I cannot stand it.  There are people who make a living … Read more…

The world has a false perception of Christianity.  Yes, I know.  That’s hard to believe.  This statement is true in many respects.  But one charge often leveled against Christianity is that it is too binding.  Now, I understand what people mean by that.  Christianity demands adherence to law and adherence to any law is “too … Read more…

This morning as I was getting ready for work the news was filled with images of Pope Benedict XVI’s final day on the job.  In fact, there was quite a bit of video of him flying in a helicopter to the private castle retreat where he’ll be spending the next two months before returning to … Read more…

What will you allow to dictate the terms of your life?  Often we take a strong, firm position of independence from any outside sources of influence and say we are going to be ourselves regardless of any situation.  However, that attitude often fades into fear in the face of the moment.  Satan works in powerful … Read more…

Did you know that some religious people aren’t that big on the Bible?  Sure the nonreligious people hate the Bible.  That’s expected.  It stands against everything they are for.  It condemns their lifestyle and perspective of the world.  But did you know that some religious people don’t like the Bible? No, it doesn’t make any … Read more…

Do you watch the evenings news?  Do you read a daily newspaper?  Do you stay fairly up to date on the events going on in the world around you?  If so you might have a very pessimistic perspective of life.  The negativism that exists in society can suck all of the happiness that we have … Read more…

Most likely you have heard the news out of Rome in the past week that the Roman Catholic Pope, Benedict XVI, has decided to retire.  He does not believe his health is conducive to his work any longer and simply wants to give his responsibilities to someone who is more physically capable.  Since his announcement … Read more…

Among many things, the Bible is first and foremost a historical account of why and how God brought redemption to a lost and dying world.  And all of this information is included with the hope that all men would be saved.  But still men will be lost and the overriding question is why – why … Read more…

Today I’ll get to do one of my favorite things in the world.  I’m going to get preached to.  Now that might sound odd because quite honestly many people in the world (and even some in the church) spend most of their time trying to figure out how to avoid listening to preaching.  Most people … Read more…

“The government of Polish Prime Minister Jaruzelski had ordered crucifixes removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public institutions. Catholic bishops attacked the ban that had stirred waves of anger and resentment all across Poland. Ultimately the government relented, insisting that the law remain on the books, … Read more…