What Makes a Christian?

How do people become Christians? Is it a decision for Christ? A belief in Jesus? Repentance of sin? Heaven forbid! It is not. It is 100% the work of God through Christ.

Christians Are too Political

Christian evangelicals helped vote Ronald Reagan, both Bushes and Donald Trump into office. Conservatives began voicing their concerns, about America’s morality, following the establishment of the Moral Majority in 1979. Their goal was to call America back to its moral roots. By 1989 the movement disbanded having accomplished its goals.¹

Christian over-involvement in politics has troubled me for forty years. I am concerned for the following reasons.

Who is on the Lord’s Side?

When are you going to make Jesus’ last command your first priority? This question came from a former pastor.¹ After 30 years I still find it challenging. The following is the last command Jesus gave to the disciples:

$ Prosperity $ Gospel $

Gold Bars

False preachers are out to get your money. It has made them filthy rich. They teach what is called the Prosperity Gospel. It misrepresents God’s Holy Scriptures. These preachers are wolves

Wearing Masks in America | Update

Everyone is wearing a mask

A few weeks ago in Michigan the mask mandate was tightened. The next day a big box grocery store had a bouncer (big man with arms crossed, feet spread and face angry) at the entrance.

The New Editor

Pink Daisies

The WordPress Block Editor has arrived. I found this out last week when another blogger wrote about it. I related to her frustrations. Totally. A few posts back I tried the New Editor

May Jesus Christ be Praised!

WHEN MORNING GILDS THE SKY
My heart awaking cries:
May Jesus Christ be praised!

Miracle-Workers and Healing

Thy Word is a Lamp to my feet.  Psalm 199:105

Several years ago while studying the gospel of John, I came to an understanding of today’s healing and miracle-workers. I never wondered again about contemporary healing and miracles. It was

What am I Going to do?

It was the hardest life challenge I ever faced. I cried for weeks and got terribly depressed. I did everything I knew to do but nothing got better. That’s when I (finally) looked

Gone with the Wind | Book Review

Since the death of George Floyd there has been a media frenzy over Gone with the Wind. HBO has temporarily removed the movie from its streaming because of its stereotype racism. Others have written

O Praise Him!

All creatures of our God and King,
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Alleluia, Alleluia!

Answers to Prayer

Dear Friend — I love to hear the word “Yes!” When asking God for something everyone loves to hear “Yes.” Sometimes though, God’s answer is “Wait” or “No.” But all three answers are good, simply

First the Virus then the Flood

Torrential Rains of May 17 – 18, 2020.

Hi Friend — This has been quite a year. First, one child had serious health problems. Second, the other had serious personal issues. Then covid-19 hit. During covid-19 came the flood. And it is only May!

Our Dear Loco Governor

Michigan Governor Whitmer

Hi Friend — Well, she’s done it again. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended Michigan’s stay-at-home order another two weeks. Michiganders must now stay home until May 28. We will actually be at ho

Rainy Days & Mondays

Rainy Days

Dear Friend – Do rainy days and Mondays get you down?¹ How does “being down” fit with being a Christian? This blog is named BeYeGlad! Rest assured I’m not Pollyannaish. Being a Christian isn’t all swe

Blog Transformation Underway

Dear Friend — Life can become unbearably difficult at times. When it does then what? I can look to myself. I can look for escape. I can look to others. I can look to politicians. Really, this list is en

Good News | Covid-19

Clear waters in Venice Canal

Spring is the season of hope. Amidst the disheartening coronavirus news there is good news. The following are some inspiring stories that will help encouraging you in otherwise discouraging times.

Assault Rifles at Political Rallies

Last week, just before 5pm, we received an emergency announcement from the Governor of Michigan. It came as three loud beeps on our cell phones. Scared us to death

Why a Loving God Allows Suffering

Photo by Karol D

Why does a loving God allow suffering? Inadvertently, a past post answered this question, at least in part. To begin with it must be understood that people, not God, are the source of suffering. God created a perfect world. The first man and woman though warned, disobeyed God.1 The result of this choice brought suffering, misery and pain to their world and ours.

Keeping Sane

At this moment in time we are living history. I am writing down random thoughts about COVID-19 virus to remember what life was like. Someday this crisis will be but a memory. We will say