The capacity of people to rationalize and self-justify is amazing."Did you take out the garbage ?" --  "No.  But, I was distracted by a phone call from Aunt Mabel.""Yes, God, I know you want me to stop watching pornography.  But, I have needs."  "No, officer, I didn't stop at the stop sign but I slowed… Continue reading What is the Real Problem

One of my dearest friends recently told me in an email things he had decided to do.  As I was about to click the send button, Father prompted me to offer a copy of my response to you also.Dear _____________,Here is the fundamental question with which you must wrestle to a real conclusion:Does Jesus have… Continue reading The Decision

The following story has often been told.  I do not know it to be true.  But it illustrates some concepts worth remembering.  How many things do you glean from it?Bill has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans and no shoes.  This was literally his wardrobe for his entire four years of… Continue reading Worth Thinking About Again