Inspire Holiness

Have you ever asked this question, or know somebody who has? I have. My pain, though, was for the suffering of my son, who experienced a most serious illness at 7 years old. The initial treatment lasted around 18 months; however, some of it may be lifelong, we pray not. How can a child from a Christian family become so unwell or even go home early, as some do? How, Why? Maybe you are asking about your own illness. These are very serious questions, and if you are asking them right now because of a current situation, I am deeply sorry you are going through this trauma.  When we went through these most traumatic times, just a few years ago, we knew other families going through virtually the same thing. One of those families was a Jesus-believing household, and the other was not. Both children from those families, aged 18 years old, did not recover from their illness. I'll be honest with you. As a Christian for many years, I could not understand it. At first, in the earliest months, I ...

Let me start out by saying that I do not suppose to know anything. I do not suppose to think that I am right. I think and listen and read and I desire to know the truth, but more than that I desire to live out the truth, and these are the things that this blog is about.  Historically, I have been too ready to jump in feet first to a conversation without taking the time to try to understand a situation or perspective. Have you ever thought that you knew something must be true, whether about something someone did or said, only to find out you were wrong? That has happened way too often to me in my life, and I want to be different. One of the primary reasons for penning this blog is to share my faith journey. I considered doing this on YouTube, but being in front of the camera, you need a bit of composure, a nice background, and quietness, so that's a no-go for me!