As a minister, everything I publish goes in to public forum. That way people can respond and challenge what I post. Many atheists, agnostics, satanists, wiccans, pagans, etc do either the opposite, or respond in angry or undiplomatic ways. Why? Because we have God's laws written on our hearts. Those laws echo through every aspect of life whether we actively live with them or deny them for the sake of convenience. It's hard to face the reality that many of our behaviors go against the way we were designed to operate. But it's no more of an insult than my car's manual telling me, if I don't put the right type of oil in the engine I'll break it. And yet we continue to justify doing wrongful things. See image in my personal photography portfolio Simply put; facing and fixing our faults is hard while justification is easy. So when an article is posted that says it's best to be agnostic, with no way to comment, I sense fear; the fear of being told there's a better way to live and die, but it requires change. Some welcome that kind of criticism, some don't. The man who wrote the following article is a good writer, but here's the potential problem with good writing; it can sound like authority while stoping short of truth, especially when he makes a statement like: "I have examined the evidence for Christianity, and I find it unconvincing." I'm sorry sir, but no, you haven't. The reality is, if you don't extensively test a Biblical lifestyle, you'll never know if your views are unfinished. And here's another part of that reality; no one has ever invited Christ into their life completely and gone back. I didn't say partly. I didn't say as an experiment. I didn't say while making the common mistake of believing there are multiple ways to get to God and I didn't say until faith was tested. I said completely. So if you'd like to see the polished, but unfinished opinion I'm talking about: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/what-god-quantum-mechanics-and-consciousness-have-in-common?utm_source=pocket-newtab Thanks for looking :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. 99.9% of the content here is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: Supporting my work, Passing it on, subscribing for free updates.

Even as a minister, in the entirety of my life, I have struggled with the concept of love. In spite of the unloving nature that I have displayed toward others at times, I am not a wolf in sheep's clothing. In fact, as many of us are, I am the opposite. I have been a sheep for my entire life, even when I wasn't aware as an atheist or an agnostic. But the world taught me wrongful behavior as it has with all of us; because a broken world produces broken people. That is because, since the flesh-and-blood version of Jesus Christ, there has been no other human available to teach us how to do everything exactly right. And therefore, the world and the enemy have applied a thick layer of fur that never belonged to me. And now, as a Christian, I work hard day by day, moment by moment, to shed that layer and be a better person than I was the moment before. I've known for a long time that God is love. I'm well aware that if I want to live in His house when I leave this body, I have to learn to be a conduit for that love. But, until I watched the following video, I didn't fully understand how to get from point A to point B. I want to thank a friend of mine for sharing this video with me. I want to thank God for bringing it to me at exactly the right time. I want to thank the man who delivered the sermon, Dr Michael Ryce. And I want to invite you to watch and learn what it means to set a trap for God's love. Dr Michael Ryce's video is not my work, but 99% of this web presence and ministry are. Thanks for looking :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. 99.9% of the content here is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: Supporting my work, Passing it on, subscribing for free updates.

The Question I answered an often burning question today. A woman basically said that she understood the need for forgiveness, but because the damage of what had been done ran very deep, forgiveness was no easy task. I use my own images in this ministry. See this photo in my personal photography portfolio. My answer Been through it. Totally get it. Any issue that is built in a complicated way can be complicated to fix. I know first hand, when you go through a lot, it can take a lot to work with it. One of the biggest parts of repairing something is understanding it. Why? Because the more you understand something, the less it can hurt you. Two key points here are: 1. Understanding that we all do damage to the world in some way. We all need and deserve the forgiveness and love Jesus stood for. That means you and the people who damaged you. God is love and Christ died for our forgiveness. So, as hard as it is to follow those commands sometimes, we follow them because that's how the system works when it works. It doesn't work unless it works for everyone. That doesn't mean you go hug your opponent or hang out with them, but you can at least realize what Paul says in Ephesians: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12 KJV Sometimes the only way to love someone is just to pray for their release from darkness. 2. Pray for God to show you why you're holding on to the anger. Ask Him to show you the root and how to let it go. I've done this personally and He always revealed the answers to me. I have an entire section on my website about this based on my personal struggle with it. The podcasts (which I recommend first) and articles are free: Forgiveness A childhood that taught me early on to protect myself against harm... An adulthood that became confused by those unfortunate lessons... At one point in my life, I couldn't forgive myself and I couldn't forgive others. More Supporting Scripture And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. - Jesus - Mark 12:30-31 KJV After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. - Jesus - Matthew 6:9-15 KJV But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. - Jesus - Luke 6:35-38 KJV Thanks for looking :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: Supporting my work, Passing it on, subscribing for free updates.

Any science, any discipline, any exploration; not one of them can truly call itself what it claims to be if it accepts boundaries. See image in my personal, photography portfolio. As a scientist I wouldn't dare glorify myself by claiming I found the only solution. As an artist I don't fill myself with pride by pretending that my art is more important than anyone else's. As a teacher and a Dad I can't limit my students or my daughter by pretending I am infallible. And yet here we are, often listening to people who are just as broken as we are; the ones who claim they can prove something is not real after stopping in the very first layers of exploration. Many specific people who are scientists, teachers, investigative journalists, artists and religious types; they once set out to relentlessly prove that Christian faith is not a real thing. That includes me. But, in fact, no one has ever been able to disprove the existence of God and Christ. And those of us who do not accept boundaries; when we set ourselves up to explore something, we end up finding truth, even if we're not prepared for the truth we find. The rewards far outweigh any worry of how we look in the mirror or in the window. Comfort is a worldly and temporary thing. Our relationship with Christ is forever. Thanks for looking :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: Supporting my work, Passing it on, subscribing for free updates.

Personal story; how a former life brought him to darkness and how an extremely close brush with death changed his course forever. Enoch details the steps he took through different religions and practices, finally understanding Christianity. Stories Of Faith - Enoch Kolarov I first met Enoch when an unexpected trip brought my family and I to Chicago. We both showed up at a party where he and I ended up talking about God and ministry for much of the evening. I knew during that first conversation, I needed to get his story on camera. So, after scheduling the interview and extending our stay for a couple of days, we finally got to talk about his near-death experience. That moment was a big blessing in my own life as Enoch helped me boost my own ministry. His faith, unique experience and willingness to open himself up to God's will helped set me on a better path. I'm confident his story will do the same for others. Thanks for looking :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: Supporting my work, Passing it on, subscribing for free updates.

I recently responded to a question "What biblical instructions are there in the bible for dealing with corporate pride?" I do not use stock photography. See this image in my personal photography portfolio. My answer (elaborated here) The corporate system is satanic. It all comes from the same mind. It is the same template used in many businesses, cults, cliques, watchdog groups, hate groups, etc. They all basically use the same SOP's (standard operating procedures), but with slightly different details. In a Christian mindset, we deal with them the same way we deal with any evil... on our knees. I say this with respect to setting yourself up for an effective prayer life. That means following the two greatest commandments (listed below) and eliminating sin. Only then will our prayer life become extremely powerful. Many of us never see this kind of achievement because we get too wrapped up in the comfort of sin. We often never find out that the power we gain far outweighs the comfort we lose. But, when done right, the results are downright stunning. How do I know this? The first and most powerful way is through personal experience; the results of extensive self improvement. The second source I have is the manual to life: "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Ephesians 6:12 KJV (see Ephesians 6:10-18 for the entire, relevant passage) "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." Matthew 22:37-40 KJV "For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries." Hebrews 10:26-27 KJV Supporting Podcast The rest of the Stages Of Faith series is here. Find other podcasts here. Thanks for looking :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: Supporting my work, Passing it on, subscribing for free updates.

I was just asked a question, basically; how do you love a God you are supposed to be afraid of? Let me put it this way... When I work with electricity, I don't let FEAR stop me from doing the work and having fun. I simply have a deep, healthy RESPECT for what will happen if I misuse my skills. I do not use stock photos. See this image in my personal photography portfolio. God is not an overbearing, breathe-down-our-necks type of father. Like any good parent, He gives us choice and consequence for the purpose of teaching us self discipline. The goal is to prepare us to live forever without dragging our dirt into a clean house. He is sad when we misuse our skills and He throws a party when we turn to Him. My choices are not rebellion or conformity. They are separation or love. Thanks for looking :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: Supporting my work, Passing it on, subscribing for free updates.

I’ve argued with many people about the existence and role of Jesus Christ. They were all people of intelligence, compassion and love for the people who surround them. I admire their argument because that’s what thoughtful people do; challenge other people’s truths. And yet, not one of them could sustain the argument that He’s not real. In fact; there is secular, Biblical and prophetic proof that He is real and does play the role He is said to play. Image of actual fireworks, not planned, no content modifications. see the article about how it happened in my personal photography portfolio. The concept of Jesus almost sounds impossible in a worldly sense, and yet the proof is there. It's not only found on a public level, but also, more importantly, on a personal one. From my own venture through Atheism, Agnosticism and a handful of religions, I’ve learned about the reality of an all-powerful God and why He would come to us in the flesh. Throughout my years in public ministry and the many said arguments, I’ve learned that there are really only a handful of reasons people deny His existence. Some have seen no evidence. Some listen to the world’s view. Some are not comfortable with the way they may look in the mirror or the window. But, all of those reasons have explanations. All of them can be understood. That understanding can open doors to life changing events. The older I get, the more ten, twenty, even thirty years goes by in a flash. I only have a few of those flashes left before my worldly future no longer matters. Death will not just bury me, but all of my Earthly goals. In spite of what we hear from others, one simple idea stands. The future outside these fleeting, fragile bodies is uncertain to some, but not to everyone. And while the world is wonderful at presenting a god that lets us down, the real God won’t. Thanks for looking :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: Supporting my work, Passing it on, subscribing for free updates.

A past full of abuse, the loss of a child and an amazing story of strength in the face of extreme adversity. Direct link on Vimeo Side note: Though I feel it needed to be published, as Toni's story is a hugely important tool for helping others, I am unhappy with the technical quality of this video. To create this, I was highly limited by ailing, substandard gear and a lack of proper lighting. Thanks for watching :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: Supporting my work, Passing it on, subscribing for free updates.

I’ve seen people of all ages, including myself, be mislead about many things. I’ve see young people stand proud while their anger and vengeance become a way of life. It swallows them whole and turns them into self-justified monsters. I’ve known senior citizens who died bitterly in their old age and friends who died by their own hands. These outcomes are not isolated stories. They are symptoms of a worldwide disease called misinformation; one that is spread through promises of relief, comfort and futures never achieved. If I had accepted the world’s truth, I would not have worked so hard to move past it. I would quite simply be dead. See or buy this image in the writer's photography portfolio I’ve also seen true wisdom throughout every single stage from toddler to ninety-something. I’ve not only studied such things, but also made careers out of them. It lead to consistent, repeatable data, carving its permanent place in my soul. It cannot be disproven once seen. It cannot be ignored once experienced. I’ve seen prayers make the impossible happen, time and again. Lives were saved when they were strictly condemned by doctors. The mean-spirited were turned into loving, kind people. I wish I could just hand everyone my ten-mile-long list of proof. But that would be like trying to hand you the exact feeling I have when I hold my child’s hand, give another person hope in a daunting situation or see a shooting star. Those people I knew who died bitterly or ended up as self-justified monsters; they all put their faith into something worldly. They listened to the voices who don’t know who we really are; the driver, not the machine. Undeniably, those voices failed them and most of them didn’t see it until the moment they took their last breath. Even if it was for just a brief second or two, the truth revealed itself. That’s because the spirit knows what it’s lacking, even when the body doesn’t. That spirit will never be satisfied with the next best thing. The clock is ticking fast; but for those who find the way out, the clock doesn’t matter. Is God Real? A collection of media; detailed answers to the age old question.

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I've been letting the worldly language that eats away at me, drown out the language of God. Thanks for watching :) I spend a lot of late nights and challenging moments working hard. All content is done by me... the writing, recording, editing, web design and setup, photography and publishing content. If you find value in it, please consider any of the following: Supporting my work, Passing it on, subscribing for free updates.