by MJR | Jul 31, 2011 | Christianity
How do we balance the sovereignty of God with the choices we make in our lives? I’ve read several commentaries from “both sides of the aisle” on this passage of Romans. While we don’t necessarily agree on every point, I have found the comments...
by MJR | Jul 21, 2011 | Christianity, Focus on Living
Several years ago I learned that a family watched a particular movie because of the fact I mentioned the movie as part of an illustration while teaching a group of high school students. Who am I that a decision would be made based on my opinion? James 3:1 says,...
by MJR | Jul 7, 2011 | Christianity
Today is our anniversary. Yesterday I came across this opinion piece from ChristianPost.com. The dates are different. The sentiments are the same. A Happy Marriage in a Post-Marital Society I have 31 years of empirical evidence that I married a saint. My wife has...
by MJR | Jun 22, 2011 | Christianity
Life, impact, and making a difference are the result of people who make personal commitments and keep them. Personal commitments make it possible to stay pure and to resist the power of peer pressure when every fiber of your body wants to do what everyone else seems...
by MJR | Jun 20, 2011 | Christianity
Have you ever received a phone call with devastating news? Have you ever been at a complete loss for words? Have circumstances left you completely helpless and alone?At those times when we come to the end of ourselves, many of us will fall to our knees before...
by MJR | Jun 9, 2011 | Christianity, Focus on Living
A friend of mine often uses questions that lead to an answer he already wants to give. For example, “You might ask how tall is the Empire State Building?” He would then respond with the answer. (1,453 feet, 8 9/16th inches) Again, Paul uses a question...
