Jesus asked, “Do not even pagans do that?” It was supposed to show that some of the things we Christians do aren’t anything special. That’s what “ev… Read More
Do Christians really know what “Christian Hope” is? In a word – no.
“Most of we Christians are blind to the truth of who we really are, and so are afraid to ent… Read More
Do we have to kill mountain lions to get rid of rats? Apparently, the answer is yes. Can’t we do better than that? Shouldn’t we be able to find another solution… Read More
Jesus and the Samaritan Woman. It’s part of John’s gospel that is often talked about. However, here’s a different view of it. Sure, it’s important to show… Read More
Seriously – the Bible warns about high interest rates and subprime loans? How can that be? There weren’t any Wall Street banks or investment companies. If Wall… Read More
If God is here, where is He? That question seems to have a lot of doubt built into it. Not since God is here, or since God exists, but If God is here. Not to mention the o… Read More
The best evening of the year in Belfast is happening this Friday the 20th: Culture Night. This year’s Culture Night has the theme of ‘Pride’ and the concept will be seen t… Read More
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Very much like the golden rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Except, in this case, the one doi… Read More
A funny thing happened on the way to writing Distractions. I got distracted. First, it was going to be an update to something I wrote almost eight years ago. Somehow… Read More
I was diagnosed with cancer a few days ago. It reminded me that Christians often say, “God’s in control”. But some problems go along with saying that. Lik… Read More
This then is how you should not pray. Actually, it’s this then is how you should pray. You may or may not recognize those words. But you’re much more like… Read More
This is a national prayer breakfast? I know some of you think Trump is the greatest thing ever for Christianity. In spite of all the times he shows himself to be far, far away fr… Read More
Each day has enough trouble of its own. Isn’t that the truth? I’m guessing pretty much everyone reading this feels that way. It’s true. But do you k… Read More
Spain has fascinating places that you can visit. Cordoba is one of the holiday destinations that one should have on top of their list. It is a city located in the southern Spanish region of… Read More
Does the Bible support racism and religious discrimination? Judging by the support of Trump from so many Christians, especially Evangelicals, you might think the answer is yes. H… Read More
Why do you live? The economy or God? Really, that question comes down to who’s your “god”? Do you live for the god of money – the economy? Or for th… Read More
Do we really suffer for doing good? What if I said yes? Looking at the image below, we see Jesus Christ on the cross. He suffered for doing good. While some (many?) w… Read More
Does God punish us today, like when He didn’t allow Moses to enter the Promised Land? That’s a question that came up when we were studying one of the Beatitudes – Ble… Read More
Is God perfect? Or, phrased another way, does God make mistakes? What do you think? You might be surprised by what Americans believe. Disappointed might be more like… Read More
Would Jesus ever pander to the base? It’s a question that Christians really need to ask themselves. And I mean really stand in front of the mirror – look yourself in… Read More
How little is a life worth? Donald Trump, U.S. President, is trying to force schools to open in the fall. This is in spite of the increasing number of people being infected with… Read More
Why can’t America deal with the Coronavirus? Maybe for the same reason we can’t seem to deal with much of anything these days? We’re so split on just about ever… Read More
Is COVID making us more loving? Or more hating? That question came to mind yesterday. I had a half-hour inside an MRI tube with nothing to do, and this is where my mind went.&nbs… Read More
We move on to the third of the seven letters in Revelation. This time the letter to the compromising church in Pergamum – also called Pergamos in some translations. Jesus h… Read More
Every Christian should know what the Great Commission is. And pretty much everyone in the U.S. probably at least heard of separation of church and state. So when someone receives… Read More
Will the beast in Revelation be able to deceive Christians? The answer, unfortunately, is absolutely yes! If you’ve read the book of Revelation in the Bible, surely you rem… Read More
I heard a restaurant owner on the news this morning talking about Darwin and COVID. He was talking about how Darwin didn’t say that the strongest survive. Rather, Darwin said it was… Read More
In Part 2 of The letter to the church in Pergamum, we’ll look at the Divine Knowledge. The things Jesus knows about the church. Usually, this is good news for the receiving church. Ho… Read More
After you have suffered a little while. Who are we talking about? And what is a little while? Not to mention, what happens after the suffering? And maybe, what is the suffering? How ab… Read More
Christianity Today just asked a really interesting question – “Was the U.S. never really a “Christian country,” or was US Christianity corrupted by politics?”… Read More
In Part 5 of The letter to the church in Thyatira, we see the conclusion of this letter. It includes what I’ve called the “Hear” section, which is almost always identical… Read More
Don’t waste your problems. Use them to help others. I wish I could take credit for the title. I borrowed it from a short booklet called Don’t waste your cancer, by John Piper… Read More
Parts 1 & 2: Holmes and Moriarty
Today was a sad day – and yet it may also be a good day. Depends on how one answers that question of All dogs go to Heaven, don’t they? To… Read More
Was casting lots really used to determine God’s will? Yes, it was really done. Before we assume this is like playing the dice in Vegas, we need to put ourselves back in time. Back t… Read More
All over the world, we have been celebrating Halloween as a significant holiday. We carry on all the Halloween traditions and spend a day full of fun and… Spookiness.
While this day i… Read More
Doesn’t everyone love their friends? Jesus asked, “Do not even pagans do that?” It was supposed to show that some of the things we Christians do aren’t anythin… Read More
Which god do you worship and why do you love it/him/her? There are many gods, and people worship them for various reasons. Ultimately, I believe salvation is at the root of why people wors… Read More
Look to the Bible as our guide in the future. That’s a partial quote from one of our previous presidents. Any guesses as to who it was? Do you think he was Christian? Here are a co… Read More
Never again will I destroy all living creatures. That’s what God said. You know, back in Genesis, the first book in the Bible. Of course, that means He did destroy all living creatu… Read More
What happened to love? You know, the kind where people actually care about each other? Especially in times of crisis? Like so many people, did love die of COVID? I know – so many o… Read More
Will there be homeless people in Heaven? Who cares? Whoa! A two-part question. And trick questions at that? The correct answers are yes/no and yes. Huh? Looks like a trick answer as we… Read More
The Vanity Fair headline reads: Florida advances bill that would ban making white people feel bad about racism. It immediately brought something to mind. Do they know that Jesus wasn&rsquo… Read More
The headline: Christian Pastor Claims Biden Surrounded By Demonic Hedge of Protection. Is it really true? Can it be true? Is it even possible? All these questions come to mind in a few s… Read More
What would happen to a modern-day Moses in America? A Moses who led people from Central America to the United States. To a land flowing with milk and honey. To a better life in a new land… Read More
December is a month of celebration around the world! With so many different holidays and traditions, it can be hard to know where to start. This festive guide will help you learn about some… Read More
Art can tell you more than you may think about the people who made it. It’s creation and purpose can give us an insight into a societies religion, social status and values among many o… Read More
If God is for us, who can be against us? It’s a question that sounds like the answer is “No one can be against us if God is for us!” At least it’s probably an answe… Read More
Found in Co. Mayo, Croagh Patrick is a quartzite mountain that reaches 764 metres in height. Nicknamed ‘the Reek’ by locals, the mountain is also an important place of pilgrimage… Read More
The Celts celebrated 4 major Celtic festivals: Imbolc, Bealtaine, Lughnasadh and Samhain. In this article, we will discuss each pagan festival that took place during the Celtic year.
The… Read More
The Great Commission and The End Times – Is the completion of one the beginning of the other? When the Great Commission has been fulfilled, will The End Times begin? Are we… Read More
We move on to the third of the seven letters in Revelation. This time the letter to the compromising church in Pergamum – also called Pergamos in some translations. Jesus h… Read More
Catacombs have been popular tourist spots for generations now and they hold the remains of over 6 million people down there, which sounds super scary but actually, these catacombs have been… Read More
Have you ever heard of the Beltane festival? It is a pagan festival, one of the eight Sabbats. It is also known as “Cétamain” and May Day. For pagans, this event has a pro… Read More
Do New Testament prayers differ from the Old Testament? But wait – the title says “how” – not “do”! So there must be differences. Aren’t we still… Read More
After a few years of waiting, the wait is over. It’s time to begin radiation treatment. This means it’s time to update this series – Don’t waste your cancer. Of co… Read More
Four years ago, I wrote Christians and abortion: Will Christians abandon God over abortion? The impetus for it was Disney, the state of Georgia, and proposed abortion legislation. Well, th… Read More
Traditional warriors with an insatiable appetite for combat have become a rarity in our modern world. Instead, battles and bloodshed have taken on a virtual form, thanks to the influence of… Read More
Humans are diverse creatures with different perspectives and beliefs, yet we’re all the same at the core. We all share the innate fear of death and are gutted by the idea that we may c… Read More
Europe is home to a plethora of fascinating countries that are worth visiting. There are many countries to pick up your next destinations, each with its unique charm. However, the northern r… Read More
The summer solstice, also known as the longest day of the year, falls on June 21 in the northern hemisphere, marking the start of astronomical summer. This year it falls on Wednesday, June 2… Read More