Author Archives: Plymothian

The behaviors of Christians are similar to the behaviors of others.  We could blame the culture  for our loose morals, but we don’t really want to obey.  Being good takes all the fun out of life.  Also, because of the … Continue reading →

Patience is not required in a life that is going to plan.  Our plans often involve good things coming to us with speed.  However, patience itself is a virtue.  It is a good.  In our consumer world we often forget that … Continue reading →

Kelli wrote: Learn to rest. Though this could fall under “foster good habits,” for me, it deserves its own point. I am terrible at it. And I can trace this trouble back to my twenties—when I was single and lonesome … Continue reading →

I am generally in the habit of not drinking caffeine.  So when I went by McDonald’s because the family was thirsty at 10:30 last night, I was shocked to find that I was drinking a caffeinated drink that I had … Continue reading →

America has a reputation for feeding itself well.  Perhaps, though, we should emphasize the need for nourishment, not just ingestion.  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention 78.6 million Americans are obese.  That is more people than the … Continue reading →

On my Facebook page I recently posted: When my friends pop up next to my wall I see lots of rainbows. I am happy about the diversity in my friends list. I am glad when people of diverse opinions are … Continue reading →

The world is full of suffering.  Religion acknowledges that this is reality.  Buddhists seek acceptance of their circumstances through contemplation.  Hindus often do the same.  Jews realize that all circumstances come from the hand of God.  So, do Christians.  Even … Continue reading →

Dig Deeper than Your Doubt To be human is to doubt.  We doubt if we are going to make it through an ordeal.  We doubt if we are really loved.  I even found that I wasn’t the only one who … Continue reading →

Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge … Continue reading →

There are many of us who are fathers and we have all had fathers.  They may have been good or they may have been bad, they may have even been absent.  Our experience of our earthly fathers shapes our perception … Continue reading →