Technological crutches

This morning I thought about something which made me very uneasy about technology (or at least, my use of technology). In general I’m very absent-minded about things. I frequently misplace and/or lose objects that were, only moments before, securely in my possession. While searching for one thing, I’ll put...

Why didn’t God create us as perfect beings?

I think people have asked this question from the beginning of time. Many of us believe in God but we struggle to understand why there is so much suffering, pain, and heartache in the world. Others of us may have chosen not to believe or worship God. “A loving...

Blasphemy, Sedition, and Barabbas

I recently listened to a livestream broadcast of a sermon that describes the process by which Jesus is condemned to die on the cross. In this rendering of the story from the gospel of Luke, the Sanhedrin (Jewish governing council of priests) is charging Jesus with blasphemy against God,...

We all need to be plugged in…but into what?

The other day I was trying to straighten out all the cords that are attached to my computers, TVs, keyboards; anything electric or electronic. Many of them were tangled up and it took a bit of time to trace them all the way from the electrical outlet to the...

Pastor’s Lawnmower Dilemma

Fred, who was the pastor of a small community church, set out one day to replace his old beat up lawnmower because it was no longer working. He went to some local garage sales in hopes of finding something that would do the job. Thankfully, he found a nice...

Kentucky Colt

Whenever I watch one of the big triple crown horse races (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes), I think more about the story of the horses themselves rather than the actual race at hand. For this reason I wanted to compose a simple piece of music to depict...

Strength, Tools, and Wisdom

There were three men who were trying to make their way across a very wide and unruly river. All of these men were fervent believers in God. They trusted Him to provide them with what they needed and to bring them safely across the river. Each of them said...

After The Rain

Like most of the pieces I have here on the blog, this one was created quite a few years ago. I was just fiddling around on the piano while, just outside our townhome, there was a softly approaching mist and a rainstorm beginning to develop. It began very lightly...

An Angel’s Perspective on why prayers can be delayed

Prayer is how people connect with God. I pray to God to Thank Him for each glorious day and for all the blessings I receive. Also, I pray to request healing for myself and for others. Above all, I pray for my family members, friends, acquaintances, co-workers and even...

Combination denominations

If your spouse and you come from different religious backgrounds, you could raise your children as the following (don’t really do this): Lutherist – Lutheran and Baptist Methaterian – Methodist and Presbyterian Non-depentecostal – Non-denominational and Pentecostal Anglavinist- Church of England and Calvinist Catholatheist – Catholic and Atheist Seventh...