A Good Word for the Journey

thoughts on life, truth, and reality from a Christian perspective

what do we need?

Posted in November 9th, 2007

by jim in America, Christian, God, Jesus, children, christian blog, gospel, opinion, peace, sharing, war, witness

In the United States we spend many billions of dollars a year on perceived needs.
I need a new winter jacket because all my other ones in the closet look dated.
I need a new boat. My other one is too small, too big, too slow, too sporty, or whatever.
I need a new car because my other [...]

Remembering Heroes and Fallen

Posted in May 28th, 2007

by jim in America, God, Iraq, Memorial Day, christian blog, heroes, holiday, opinion, peace, prayer, war

On this day the United States officially pauses to remember the men and women who gave all they had for their country, their loved ones and their God.
No one wants to travel off to a strange and far away land just to die a violent death. Young men and women of America have their own [...]

God is my hope

Posted in May 20th, 2007

by jim in America, Christian, God, Jesus, christian blog, faith, life, peace, war

It is not uncommon for people of faith to speak of God as their only hope. David who became the king of Israel often spoke of the Lord as “the Rock of my salvation,” and “my refuge” (safe place), and “my deliverer” or rescuer.
David was a man of action. He was a warrior king, and [...]