Category: Faith
Sermons, resources, conference recaps, book reviews, and reflections on faith
The Billion Dollar Mistake
Part 1 of our 3 part Disney Series It is never too late to change. It is never too late to change. I had a guy come up to me once, a great guy, a salt of the earth kind of guy, a guy… Continue Reading “The Billion Dollar Mistake”
The Hamster Wheel
I never understood the hamster wheel. If I were a hamster, I’d spend all day running around those plastic tube mazes. I was always fascinated by them. When I was a kid, I wanted to own a hamster just so I could build one… Continue Reading “The Hamster Wheel”
Genie in a Bottle
What would your three wishes be? If tomorrow you found a genie in a bottle and they granted you three wishes to come true, what would your three wishes be? Now, as anyone knows who has seen Disney’s Aladdin, you can’t wish for more… Continue Reading “Genie in a Bottle”
Does Prayer Work?
Does prayer work? If you ask around you’re sure to get a variety of answers and not all of them consistent, logical, or with sound theology behind it. Whether or not prayer works often is in the eye of the beholder. The devout follower… Continue Reading “Does Prayer Work?”
Born This Way
“Beatrice Zinker always did her best thinking upside down.” What a great way to start a book. I knew I was in for a treat. As part of my Disney Nerds website, I get the chance to review a lot of books, and this… Continue Reading “Born This Way”
Ignorance Isn’t Bliss
Ignorance isn’t bliss. When people use the phrase “ignorance is bliss” there’s an implication that life is simpler or better when we don’t know everything, but the truth is ignorance isn’t bliss. Instead ignorance allows us to justify our prejudice and convince us we… Continue Reading “Ignorance Isn’t Bliss”
The Pick-Up Cart
Who knew that impending doom had four wheels and a canopy? When we signed up for the Disneyland 5K, I did not know there was a limited amount of time to finish the race. I probably should have guessed it since obviously they weren’t… Continue Reading “The Pick-Up Cart”
A Mother’s Heart
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Moms are people,… Continue Reading “A Mother’s Heart”
It’s Not Fair!
God isn’t fair. And it’s a good thing he isn’t. We’ll get back to that. We like it when things are “fair.” It makes us feel like all is right in the universe. But what is “fair?” In the words of one of my… Continue Reading “It’s Not Fair!”
Good People Don’t Go to Heaven
How good is “good enough?” How good do you have to be to get into Heaven? What’s the bare minimum we have to do to sneak into the pearly gates? Because we believe in a good God, its easy for us to believe in… Continue Reading “Good People Don’t Go to Heaven”
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