Tag Archives: mike hillebrecht

Agendas. We’ve all got one, maybe even two. They are what give our life meaning, purpose, the drive to get out of bed every morning. Mine: To live grace thoroughly. Now to some people that may seem like an easy … Continue reading →

God is immoral. That is what a lot of people think but they don’t have the guts to admit it. It’s true. He is. Morality, the notion that there is right and wrong in the social structure of humanity, is … Continue reading →

“We’re only having hamburgers.” Only. It was that one word which arrested the attention of William as he formed the ground beef into patties. Sure, he heard it uttered from his youngest son, Westley, as he directed his friend, Brian, … Continue reading →

Low self-esteem is a direct result of a loss of identity, who you are, who you’ve always been. This claim sounds in many instances trite when viewed on a surface level. Regrettably, most of humanity functions on this level. There … Continue reading →

What if I was to write or say something that was contrary to your beliefs and values. Would you feel compelled to respond? This is a social platform, right? Response is a requirement of its use, right? Is thought a … Continue reading →

I have just finished reading a passage from the book Reading the Bible Again for the First Time by Marcus Borg, which dealt with the issue of the justice as represented in the books of the prophets. It seemed rather … Continue reading →

I am of the age where I can recall the awe and wonder of listening to the radio for hours on end, music and local news, and of course, Paul Harvey’s The Rest of the Story program. I never bought … Continue reading →

I had a discussion with a good friend the other day about a posting that I made on Facebook regarding faith. I was granted the opportunity to share what I wrote to my friend as my further response. But I … Continue reading →

There is no denying that everyone seeks power in some degree somewhere. Whether it is the capacity to determine if you stay up until 7:30 pm or the reins to the nations, children of all ages want the right to … Continue reading →

“…for his mercy endures forever.” Quick, what is the first thing about mercy that comes to your mind when you read that line? Recently a young man was sentenced to death for the crime of killing of eight people who … Continue reading →