Month: January 2025

No, you do not have a conscience.

No, you do not have a conscience.

In reality there does not appear to be any support in the Bible for two figures on your shoulders dueling it out over your next major decision.  There is not any indication of an outside voice which you should heed.  The Holy Spirit was given to believers but the Bible does not support an “audible” presence.

Amoral vs moral; Did Mary sin at the temple? Not every choice is a moral conundrum.

Amoral vs moral; Did Mary sin at the temple? Not every choice is a moral conundrum.

As I finished the meal’s prayer the apple pie’s aroma was still visibly available via the steam which arose out of its golden-brown crust.  I then did the unthinkable.  Dessert was consumed first.  Yes, the ham was beckoning, quite loudly, but the melting homemade ice cream confirmed my decision.  Had I committed an act against the highest code of civility?  Faux pas or not, it was yummy.

Vote for me… who should it be?

Vote for me… who should it be?

“And Jesus said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” They said, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”” (Mat 22:20-21 ESV)

“What things belong to God?” and likewise “What things belong to Caesar?” and these answers tell you how to vote.