Tag: Belief

Choosing to Resist

In every house I’ve lived, sooner or later, we have to deal with pests. We’ve battled everything from snakes to bats, all looking to make a home with us. But of course, the most common little irritating critter has been the mouse. Unfortunately for… Continue Reading “Choosing to Resist”

Choosing Old Stuff

Newer is almost always better. This is especially true with technology and when deciding what leftovers in the refrigerator to eat. Cars with lower mileage are almost always preferable to the old ones. Almost. There are those vehicles considered classics and in high demand.… Continue Reading “Choosing Old Stuff”

Choosing to Trust What I Cannot See

The well-known British philosopher and atheist, Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), was supposedly asked later in his life how he would explain his beliefs if he was confronted with God after he died. It is said that he quickly replied, “Not enough evidence, God! Not enough… Continue Reading “Choosing to Trust What I Cannot See”

Choosing to Start with Faith

The well-known British philosopher and atheist, Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), was supposedly asked later in his life how he would explain his beliefs if God confronted him after he died. It is said the man quickly replied, “Not enough evidence, God! Not enough evidence.” I… Continue Reading “Choosing to Start with Faith”

Choosing to Follow His Promises

What is it about children and their selective hearing? They conveniently fail to perceive instructions or warnings they don’t like. But if a parent for some reason does not follow through with something he said he might do, there is a predictable mantra shouted:… Continue Reading “Choosing to Follow His Promises”

Choosing to Value Faith

The well-known British philosopher and atheist, Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), was supposedly asked later in his life how he would explain his beliefs if he was confronted with God after he died. It is said that he quickly replied, “Not enough evidence, God! Not enough… Continue Reading “Choosing to Value Faith”

Choosing a Clear Eye

My cousin and I had started a window-washing service as our summer job between college semesters. We figured we could make easy money with our pails and squeegees catering to the affluent Los Angeles suburbs. I didn’t mind the washing part. But knocking on… Continue Reading “Choosing a Clear Eye”

Choosing to Believe Anyway

“He will order His angels to protect you.”  These words from Psalm 91 are a great comfort for many people right now. It says in verse 6, “Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday” (NLT). What a… Continue Reading “Choosing to Believe Anyway”

Choosing Redemption for My Imagination

It was a cold night in late October when I saw Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, Russia with my own eyes. I was carrying my one-year-old son, and my wife had the hands of our other two small children as we hurried across Red… Continue Reading “Choosing Redemption for My Imagination”

Choosing to Open My Eyes

When I realized what was next to me, I flattened myself against the side of the house in shock. I kept telling myself that this couldn’t be real. Things like this don’t happen here.  My cousin and I had started a window-washing service as… Continue Reading “Choosing to Open My Eyes”