A Troubling Visit Yesterday, I went to visit a friend who is living out his last days in a nursing home. My friend is old and sick. He is tired and confused. The most disturbing thing about his condition, though, is that his mind is no longer functioning at an adult level. Due to age … Continue reading “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Genesis 4:9 / An Editorial
Month: November 2019
Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24 / A Prayer
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hear our prayer. Oh God, who is above all things, hear our plea. Lord, we come to you to ask that you banish a spiritual crisis that is in our midst. Mighty God, we’ve fallen into an “It’s all about ME” culture and universal mindset. We are all guilty … Continue reading Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24 / A Prayer
“…no one comes to the Father, but by me…” John14:6 / Afterlife of the Soul, Part I
A Weighty Question What happens to our souls after our death is a question that’s recently been raised by one of our readers. It’s a question that’s haunted Christianity since the day after Jesus’ resurrection, and it’s still very much with us today. With this week’s post, we’ll begin to explore this question and some … Continue reading “…no one comes to the Father, but by me…” John14:6 / Afterlife of the Soul, Part I
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 // A Prayer of Thanksgiving
My apologies to all you Exploring Christianity readers! The last two weeks have been rather hectic, exacerbated by an accident my wife had that resulted in a broken leg. Needless to say, things other than my posts have taken my attention. This post continues what I hope to be an annual tradition, the Thanksgiving Prayer. … Continue reading “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 // A Prayer of Thanksgiving
