From the moment you were conceived you took on the human form. Not that body you’re walking around in now. The body that has endured the harsh rays of sun, drops of rain, sheets of ice, and blasts of wind. No, your human form started as one, tiny cell. But here’s something you might not have thought about. Even before … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Jeremiah
And should you trust your gut? Search the internet and you’ll find plenty of books and articles about the power of intuition. Some say it’s real. Some say it isn’t. Others say it’s psychological. And still others say the research is up for grabs. But one thing’s for sure. The power of intuition isn’t in your actual gut. I’m sure … The rest of the story…
I’ve always had a place I could go when I needed to drown out the noise of the world. Music. And when I was 22, I bought a piano. Not just a another electronic keyboard. Nope. An actual, upright piano. It was a Rudolph Aeolian. Oh man, it was sleek, had a clear, smooth tone, and I was thrilled. I … The rest of the story…
Slim and None. Those are the probable answers to the question. But, naturally, that begs the question. And at least one version of the question would be, “What are the odds that everything happens for a reason?” And I’d say chances are also slim and none that people who believe everything happens for a reason would agree with Jesus on … The rest of the story…
I remember when, back in 1998, a renowned neurosurgeon told Elgielene and me to “get your affairs in order.” Have you ever been told that? It’s like somebody just dropped a heavy, dark blanket over your head. And I’ll get back to the neurosurgeon in a minute. But first, let’s talk about my deformed heart. Uh-huh, my deformed heart was … The rest of the story…
It might still be possible. But my guess is, it’s rare. And I mean it’s rare for a person to have a lyricist career anymore. Especially since actual lyrics, with solid meter and rhyme. But something I shared yesterday led me to look a little more closely at the life of Johnson Oatman Jr. Ironically, Mr. Oatman didn’t really have … The rest of the story…
My wife and I live in a suburb, in the shadow of Pike’s Peak, not far from downtown. And not far from the famous Broadmoor Hotel. We don’t live in one of the mansions in the area. But we do live in what most people would say is a decent, middle class neighborhood. The sort of neighborhood that was once … The rest of the story…
“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” You’ve heard that more than once I bet. And it sure applies to Christian doctrinal differences. Because I see it more and more, with each passing year, how Christians put words and actions into God’s mouth and hands that He didn’t (and doesn’t) do and say. In other words… There’s a ton … The rest of the story…
“Hey! Shut up! Don’t lie to me. You think I’m blind. But I’ve got eyes to see.” Yeah, a lot of what’s going on in America reminds me of those first couple of lines from Bonnie Raitt’s song “Have a Heart.” And I know it’s not a direct correlation, but it’s how my Rhyme and Reason brain works. It connects … The rest of the story…
This is just for Christian songwriters So, everybody else just go about your business. Nothing to see or hear here. (Are they gone, yet?) OK, I’ve got some encouragement, admonition, and even merch for Christian songwriters. Especially the ones living in America. Since that’s where I live, I’m more connected. But if you live somewhere else in the world, can … The rest of the story…
The Actual Attributes of God If you do an online search for the attributes of God, you’re liable to find what one pastor calls the “omni’s and the im’s”. You’ve probably heard of them…omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent…immutable and impassible. Those are some impressive (pun slightly intended) attributes. But they don’t truly represent the God of the Bible. Wouldn’t you prefer the … The rest of the story…
Don’t trust your heart Let me be clear. I’m not talking about that dark red muscle, in your chest, pumping blood all day and night. When I say don’t trust your heart, I’m talking about your very core. The inner YOU that only God knows. He says “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?” Does that … The rest of the story…
The mind of God – probably not what you think It’s all part of God’s plan. How many times have I heard that…from Christians? And it makes me cringe. Every. Single. Time. They’ve fallen for the Platonic view of God rather than what God actually says about Himself in the Bible. He reveals His nature over and over, throughout the … The rest of the story…
Hide and seek is a fun game for kids, but it’s not God’s game. When you were a kid, I’m sure you played hide and seek. Almost every kid plays it in some way at some time or another. It’s fun. One person closes his or her eyes, counts to a certain number while everyone hides, and then rushes off to … The rest of the story…
Take a deep breath…in fact, take 3 deep breaths. Then sit perfectly still and think about your future. Past next week, next month, and next year. Past the prime of your life, middle age, and senior years. As you see yourself going through those season of life, is your future full of hope? Not hope that comes and goes. Not … The rest of the story…
Imagine being able to say words and a planet appears. Then you say more words and the sun and moon appear. Then you say more words and all the birds, dinosaurs, fishes, horses, dogs, lions, and every other creature appear. And imagine being able to stretch out your hands and all the stars in the universe start shining. You can’t … The rest of the story…
Everyday I have lots of thoughts of peace and not of evil. So, why don’t my thoughts ever manifest themselves into reality in my world? Some religions and worldviews would have you believe you can change your reality simply by thinking better thoughts. I’ve been told “Well, if you choose to see the evil in the world, that will be … The rest of the story…