I’m a Christian, But…

While religion is not a popular subject these days, I see some bold Christians standing up for God. As they should. However, it seems there are more detractors speaking out against Christianity with a deceptive message of love. I’ve seen so many “explanations” on what Christians should be doing from people who aren’t even trying to…

Today

More often than not, I think we take life for granted. Think about it.  We go to sleep with the expectation that we’ll wake up the next morning and all will be well. Life is supposed to remain how we remember it before we fell asleep.  We float through life so aimlessly that it takes…

It’s Been Awhile

Readers of A Fresh Voice, It’s been awhile. It’s been a long while. How’ve you been? I have been busy. Every year we read our Bibles through in 90 days. So, from January to March I have a task to complete. As staff is required to finish reading in order to work in our positions,…

100 Days War

President Trump has been in office for the first 100 days of his four-year term. Are we better off than when we started? No. Not yet anyway. I’m trying to give President Trump the benefit of the doubt. Not because I, in any way, agree with what he’s saying, but because the success of my…

Off Limits

This past weekend was political warfare in Facebook land. I wholeheartedly participated.  Posts regarding the Women’s March dominated my newsfeed. Long think pieces for and against the protests (or protesting in general) explained how people felt. The same people echoed their usual sentiments. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer entered the press room and proceeded…

Inauguration Day

Today is the day Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.  Many people are excited. Many people are angry. Some overjoyed. Some grieving. There are a host of emotions that have surrounded this day. Now that it’s here I came help but think how similar things were…

What I Learned in 2016

2017 is here! If you’re reading this, then you made it!! We should be thankful that God allowed us to enjoy another year of life. Of course, living is not without trials and tribulations. This means we should have learned something to carry into the new year. Here is what 2016 taught me. True Friendships…

My President

In two days Donald Trump is going to be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. His presidency has not officially started, and it’s already something to behold. Since the results have been released, protests (and some riots) popped up around the country. He’s been in Twitter battles with Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin,…

Christmas Day

I shed a tear this morning. I heard mom Mom upstairs in the kitchen finishing preparing the meal.  Eventually, I rolled over, grabbed my phone, and checked Facebook (I need to break out of this habit). Facebook memories usually give me a good chance to see who deleted me. My political and social views don’t line up, so I get…

Dark Nights. Winter Skies.

I’m currently in the middle of a snowstorm. It’s been snowing for the last three days. The wind is whipping against my window. Snow drifts are in the most inconvenient places. The streets are a mess. Cars are getting stuck in the middle of the road (or the ditch). I had to have my grandfather…

The Scramble

It’s Friday morning. Thank you Jesus! I’m not normally a TGIF type of guy, but this week has been looooong. My schedule is busy between work, church, and the gym. It feels like I rarely see my apartment. I revel in Saturdays because I actually  get to sit down and relax. Even then I plan…

Meet You Halfway

I’m not a particularly big fan of compromise. Let me explain.  When it comes to God and His Word, it is absolute. There are no loopholes with God. You can’t do what you want want (against His Word) and expect no repercussions. Thus, anything that causes me to compromise my salvation or the standards God…