Dr. Carolyn Coon

Now we address some of the more difficult aspects when Christianity is viewed as a Relationship. One huge aspect are the requirements. And these we have to accept in order to be in relationship. So…. exactly what is required of us to be in relationship?Interestingly, much of what our relationship with God entails relates to […]

Christianity is first and foremost a relationship. It has never been a ‘religion’. And that, is something that people find hard to comprehend. Actually it would be far simpler if Christianity was a religion – then it couldn’t touch us.I profoundly believe that people, for the most part, don’t understand (or want?) how Christianity can

It seems that every generation, in some fashion, idolizes the young. Perhaps it’s a memory of one’s own youth and lost youth that stimulates this. The young are glamorized for their innocence, their passion, their willingness to ‘think outside the box’, their daring, their zest for life. And they are amusingly admonished for their belief

Do you know yours? You may not know what/where it is but you certainly know when you’re not in it. There should be a caveat in this – moving out of your comfort zone shouldn’t be willy nilly. Not sure what the point in that would be. Personally, I think that taking chances for the

I was thinking about those 2 phrases – really the same thing? Maybe….. maybe not. Sorry to get sophomoric but it does depend on how you define the words. And, yes, it is important to know the difference. My definitions are: ‘believing’ has an element of hope attached to it. I do believe in/for whatever

If today is the first day of the rest of your life…. then…. what are you doing with the rest of your life? Maybe I should be asking: what does this phrase mean to you, for you? Is it a yawn? Is it the chance for a new start? Is it a tad scary? Is

Have you ever considered that you have a gift to give and it really is your choice as to whom, or even if, you give it to? To be honest…. it really is the only gift of worth that you have to offer. And, the recipient always has the right to refuse your offer. There

The following charges come from behavior and/or actions of the accused that have been observed. There may be other charges that will emerge, but these are the predominant ones. The question that remains is to each ‘charge’ are you guilty or not? 1. Helping. The accused has been seen offering help and assistance to others.

Seriously – have you ever thought about the fact that since you are alive right now that this is your time? You are uniquely placed right now, right here. It isn’t an accident that you were born for this time and you do have a mission to fulfill… if you choose to accept it.I must

Do you know what your foundation is? When the ‘rubber meets the road’ what is your basis for moving on? Whatever your foundation is, it not only stops the fall it provides the basis for starting again. Without a solid foundation you live life on a slippery slope or in shifting sands.For those who choose