Thoughts and Considerations

                          Part 2 - HOW TO MAKE IT TO HEAVEN                                      (For the Local Newspaper)      In the article 'Evolution Trumps Creationism for Canadians,' I realized how serious the deteriorating spiritual plight of Canada is. Don't forget, Evolution has a number of critical corresponding conclusions. Some of the most socially impacting are: human life is not sacred, morals are debatable, and whoever is in power gets to play God. Both Communism and the Nazis had embraced this theory. This being said, I will put forth Part 2 of my last article.  Part 2 - How to make it to Heaven   In my last article I wrote about “Securing Your Destiny.”  What I am referring to is trying to ensure that we make it to Heaven. I must clarify something first. In th...

                                           SECURING YOUR DESTINY                                                (for the local Newspaper)   Before flying, especially into sparsely settled areas, the pilot submits a flight plan. In it he states his proposed destiny and time of return. He also indicates the altitude and airspeed, taking into consideration the wind and changing weather conditions. As much as possible he gathers all the information he can regarding the place of destination to ascertain that he is even able to land, have the proper provisions, and avoid unnecessary mishaps. With life we should be no less careful. Have you plotted out your Destiny?    In our society there appears to be a growing confusion with regar...

                                       ARE THESE THE END TIMES?                                        (For the Local Newspaper)     Looking ahead and standing on the edge of tomorrow, when we consider life on a global scale the anticipated outlook does not appear very promising. Economically, the growing concern is that the global economies are in a critical state. The social behaviors of people are becoming less stable and more unpredictable. International relations are also strained, even at the superpower level. Our climate is another disturbing topic. Is it just global warming? Is there a possibility that another storm is brewing that we may be overlooking?   The concept of the End Times and the End of the World is a real issue and is addressed many tim...

                                                ENTITLED?                                   (For the local Newspaper)     When talking with my brother recently, he remarked that being born in Canada in this century is like winning the lottery. He went on to say that a century ago, if a king had a toothache, he was going to suffer. No kidding! When we consider all the provisions available, the abundance, the comforts, should we ever feel entitled? Perhaps if the Jones next door had more than us, we may feel cheated, but really! What is owed to us? Are we at all deserving of a Utopia? What about the other two thirds or three quarters of the world’s population that may be less fortunate, are we somehow more entitled? Considering the millions of people before us who h...

                                                    SOLVING THE SIN DILEMMA  “There is none righteous, no not one... For all have sinned, and come short of the Glory of God.” Romans 3:10, 23   “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is Eternal Life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23   “For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans 8:3-4  SIN THE RELENTLESS TYRANT   Sin is the burden of every human, regardless of location, age, ...

                       Part 4 - THE DOOR TO DARKNESS                                (For the Local Newspaper)  In the first article of this series I addressed in general terms the topic, "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?" I did, however, omit one very critical influential aspect, the existence of evil and the spiritual forces of darkness. These account for most all the bad things that happen in the world around us (aside from natural phenomena), especially when exercised by people. And no, that does not negate their responsibility and guilt. By the very choices we make we either open or close the doors to evil forces. The Bible calls it the kingdom of Darkness, and the devil, Satan, is their leader. Their goal is to cause as many as possible to fall, to be harmed, to be d...

                      DIVINE RETRIBUTION – SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED?                                               (For  the local Newspaper)       Before we tackle the topic of Divine Retribution we must establish a few facts first. Divine Retribution is obviously referring to God’s Judgment, but it’s important to understand a little about God. Our Creator's desire for us is only good; The Lord… is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. “Say to them, ‘As I live,’ says the Lord God, ‘I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live.’” “For God so LOVED the world that He gave His only Begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting...