by tschroder100@gmail.com | Aug 15, 2025 | Abortion, Aging, Bible, Faith, God, Healing, Jesus, Ministry, Reading, Science, Suffering, The World, Witness
In response to his disciples asking him about the reason for a man blind born blind Jesus replied, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” (John 9:3) Rod Whitacre in his commentary on this...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Aug 6, 2025 | Aging, Atheism, Church, Faith, God, Healing, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Ministry, Morality, Prayer, Reading, Science, Suffering, The World, Witness
What is your idea of a tough neighborhood? Is it boarded up windows, dilapidated housing, trash-strewn yards, crime-ridden streets. My idea of a tough neighborhood for the gospel is a gated community, pristine housing, manicured landscaping, golf courses, a spa, art...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Aug 1, 2025 | Church, Faith, God, Healing, Jesus, Ministry, Morality, Prayer, Suffering
A friend of mine, a retired 76 year old pastor, with 21 others, was deprived of his right to exercise the gifts and spiritual authority conferred in ordination by his denomination. No specific grounds were cited, no offenses defined, no complaints explained, no acts...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jul 30, 2025 | Aging, Faith, God, Healing, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Suffering, The World, Witness
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too.” (Matthew 6:4 LB) “God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.” (The Message) Jesus seems to be saying that we can...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jul 26, 2025 | Aging, Bible, Church, Faith, God, Healing, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Suffering, Witness, Worship
Jesus teaches us in the Sermon on the Mount: “Don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too.” (Matthew 6:34 LB) “God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.” (The Message) The implications of that promise...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jul 20, 2025 | Aging, Atheism, Bible, Faith, God, Healing, Jesus, Ministry, Morality, Prayer, Reading, Science, Suffering, The World
The recent flash flood in the Texas Hill country where many campers were drowned has affected many of us who know the area well and have enjoyed visiting there. When we lived in San Antonio we enjoyed the Guadalupe River and the countryside around it. We also...
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