We’d love nothing more than to have our son, Jordan Watts, back. But, I remember something Jordan said in a video that was played at his Memorial Service: “If God were to take all my fingers away I would love him just the same.” (Jordan was an artist and his hands were his life.) Jordan’s … Continue reading The Question No Christian Wants to be Forced to Answer
Month: August 2014
“The Heavens are Telling [SCREAMING] the Glory of God.” (Psalm 19)
"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge." (Psalm 19:1-2) In this book, "Infinite Minds," John Leslie, a leading anthropic theorist, argues that fine tuning [of the universe] is best explained by divine design. He … Continue reading “The Heavens are Telling [SCREAMING] the Glory of God.” (Psalm 19)
Getting to Know Laughter Again
Those who know me on most any level know that laughter is a sizable part of my DNA. Due to the loss of my son (and how we lost him), there hasn't been much to laugh about the past year. Then,....i came across these ridiculous photos. (Two of them were taken a few years ago, … Continue reading Getting to Know Laughter Again
All He Did Was Invite Me to Church
For 30 years, I've been sharing my story with teenagers of how "a boy who grew up in a violent, alcoholic home wound up serving the Lord in full-time, vocational ministry." The story always includes the following: 1. A friend of mine invited me to go to church with him. 2. The people at his … Continue reading All He Did Was Invite Me to Church
The Old Hymns – Why They Still Matter
The following was sent to me by a Youth Pastor friend of mine in the DFW area: Hi Nick, I came across the statement below in a parenthetical paragraph about doctrine being passed down through hymns (a practice you know stems from the NT). The book is written for High School grads & college freshmen. … Continue reading The Old Hymns – Why They Still Matter
How the World’s Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind
British philosopher, Antony Flew, was the 20th century’s champion of atheism. When atheists couldn’t answer an argument, or felt they were losing ground, they would call on Flew. But then Flew, a genuine and honest thinker, made a decision that shocked the atheistic world – he changed his mind. The evidence for the existence of … Continue reading How the World’s Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind
Rainbow Connection
"Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.” So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth.” (Genesis 9:16-17) En route … Continue reading Rainbow Connection
The “Choice” of Suicide
I like Matt Walsh. I like a lot of his blogs and tweets. I'll continue to read them every now & then. I not only read every word of Walsh’s original blog on Robin William's suicide, I took notes so I wouldn’t be guilty of misquoting him. I have also read Walsh’s follow-up blog – … Continue reading The “Choice” of Suicide
Robin Williams, Laughter, Depression & Suicide
I had no sooner posted some comments a few minutes ago on Facebook about "getting to know laughter again" following the suicide of my son a year ago, than social media began blowing up about the depression-prompted suicide of comedic giant/genius, Robin Williams. I don't have lengthy commentary to offer here. Only this: if you … Continue reading Robin Williams, Laughter, Depression & Suicide
Should a Christian Bake a Cake for a Same-Sex Wedding?
The above title, of course, is based on a well-known controversy within the past year when a Christian Oregon bakery owner refused to make a wedding cake for a couple because they were homosexual. The Bible clearly defines marriage as one man and one woman so, based on my convictions, making a cake for same-sex … Continue reading Should a Christian Bake a Cake for a Same-Sex Wedding?