By the time you read this, the FunderFam is either going through, or dealing with the aftermath of a category 3 hurricane. I’m writing this before it makes landfall in case we lose power later. And predictions say our location, on the Emerald Coast of Florida is the bullseye. But, thanks to God, we’re still filled with joy and love and peace in the … Read the rest…
Psalm 38 has a line that says “But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.” The part about “any good thing” might be a matter of God’s perspective. From your perspective you might feel there are a number of good things you no gots. But what makes up any good thing? All through the Bible you can see how God wants you to … Read the rest…
Wouldn’t you love to get everything your heart desires? Or would you. Or maybe the better question is should you? 12 years ago I wrote about getting everything your heart desires. Here’s the story that came to me during our time on the Western slope of Colorado… Imagine yourself walking up to two big doors one cool, crisp morning in October. The door on … Read the rest…
On any given day, I’ll speak to you “in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in (my) heart to the Lord.” Because I’m a big picture guy. By the way, that quote was from what Paul told the Ephesians. And if ever a guy could’ve complained instead of sing, it was him. But he was a big picture guy, too. … Read the rest…
Live your life with thanksgiving, you turkey (more on that in a bit). And don’t just “get through” each day by moaning and groaning. There’s a humongous canyon between living your life and just slogging through. To live it requires thoughts, joy, and action. So, “to live” shouldn’t be a passive experience. Because that results in letting life happen to you rather than thinking … Read the rest…
It doesn’t mean to joice again. It means to show or express “great joy.” But things are SO bad in the world right now. How’s anybody supposed to rejoice and be glad under these circumstances? Well, Paul was able to rejoice and be glad when things were bad. Yeah, he told the Philippian Christians, that he was “being poured out as a drink offering … Read the rest…
The fullness of joy most people seek (whether they know it or not) can only be found in a relationship with your Creator. And God IS your Creator even if you don’t believe in Him. By the Way…you WILL see your Creator later. But back to the reason I’m sharing this with you today. First, a little backstory. David, who was King of Israel, … Read the rest…
I’ve seen way more than my fair share of old homesteads all across America. And there have been many times when I performed an old house restoration in my mind as I looked at abandoned structures. That probably comes from my days as a carpenter and handyman. But these days the only old house restoration I do is in my mind. One reason is … Read the rest…
When I look in the mirror, this me I see still isn’t what I’d prefer to see. Even though he’s better than that me who used to be. Does that happen to you? Yeah, when I look at myself with my own limited understanding, it’s easy to see my less-than-pristine past. I see my limitations. The losing battle against my aging flesh. And all … Read the rest…
I’ve already lived longer than my Dad, his two brothers, and several other relatives and friends I’ve known. But I don’t believe I would’ve lived this long if it wasn’t for a loving wife and God’s mercy on me. I don’t want to imagine the hopelessness and depression I’d probably feel if I didn’t have my Creator to lean on, trust in, and talk … Read the rest…