Ridley’s Blog

There was an interesting article that I came across this morning. Entitled “SEALS expose those who have faked service,” the article talked about the number of people in our country who try to pass themselves off as former members of the elite team that carries out America’s most dangerous military missions. It seems that true …

I have found over the years that there are many ways I get the gospel wrong. Really wrong. Probably one of the most commons errors I find in my thinking is that this gospel is about me, that its focus is me and my comfort. The closer I read the Bible and the more I …

Spotted on Facebook and shared with me by a friend:You hear Osama is dead with no proof of a body and you celebrate. You hear Christ died and rose with no proof of a body and you speculate? Man, has a lot happened since my last blog on Wednesday. Tornadoes have left a 375 mile …

I don’t usually blog twice in one day but it would appear that my friend and I have stirred up a little controversy with the blog from earlier today. Since I’m going to be out of pocket for an event for a couple of days and usually don’t take the time to blog over the …

I received a new question in response to one of my recent blogs. I want to thank my “anonymous” friend for sending it in. This is exactly what I was talking about when I said any and all questions–even the tough ones. Let me share their comments (not sure if it’s a he or she). …

One of the hardest things to do as a pastor is to offer “hope” to families when a loved one has apparently died without having a relationship with Jesus. I say apparently because I try to be very careful about trying to make such a determination. I am one of those who believes that the …

Yeah, you’re at the right place. The blog has a whole new look. I think Lisa got tired of looking at the same old page so she asked me last week, “Can we do something to change your page a little bit?” The only good answer to that question is “yes.” Hope you like it. …

Got a new question last evening. Honestly, its the first time I have ever been asked this question by someone outside of my family. It’s from another friend of mine here in Franklin who has been through a similar situation as mine. She, like me, lost a spouse. God has blessed her with a wonderful …

When you listen to the questions people have regarding God and life, there is one overarching question that seems to plague everyone to some degree. It came up again with my invitation for your specific questions recently. Why do bad things happen to good people? The answer is not nearly as difficult as it may …

An old friend of mine from college contacted me the other day with her question. She started by admitting she wasn’t really sure she had a question. She just enjoyed reading the blog. Later, after more thought, she discovered she related well to some of the things revealed in Lisa’s blogs. This question came to …