Category: Witness

Phenomenology of Religion (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

Posted on by David G in Apostasy, Philosophy, Self-help, Truth in Scripture, Witness

For the record, critical thinking skills are not required to form relationships. Ask any loving parent. Love requires only ... well, the freedom to express itself. ("God is love." ) Phenomenology of Religion (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) From Paul Oppenheimer’s Tweet

Birthquake -No coincidences in God’s Economy?

Posted on by dggerhart in Compassion, Heard, Wisdom, Witness

Letgoletgod is strictly a-political. Observers and reporters, we are "watchmen on the walls." "The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes." Ps 118:23 "All these are the beginning of birth pains." Mt. 24:18 To many, this election has felt like the pains of birth. The expected child, woman of peace and compassion … Continue reading Birthquake -No coincidences in God’s Economy? →

It’s not the Dog, it’s the Disease

Posted on by dggerhart in Addiction, Compassion, Stumble, Witness

Rabies. A rabid dog is vicious, foaming and spitting, growling howling -- crazy. Enemies of God are like this -- but "it's not the Dog, it's the Disease." Jesus, who was there for creation and is God Himself - has a hand in every birth. Every person was born for a purpose and God loves … Continue reading It’s not the Dog, it’s the Disease →

Give a hand…To help? Or just greet?

Posted on by dggerhart in Compassion, Fellowship, Stumble, Volunteer, Witness

... if all I do is offer my hand to the stranger as a greeting at Church? With a disingenuous, superficial "God Bless You"? I'll never have to worry about being challenged, or about being attacked.

Otherwise, if I step out and actually try to help; If I'm willing to get messy - yup, there are risks. Not only to me, but to my "good reputation." The enemy will challenge me. And so I will know: I must be doing something right!