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Posted on January 16, 2021 by TonyJanuary 28, 2021

Search engines serve you lies that tend to jeopardize

I was a fan of Chicago (the band, not the city) when I was in high school. And for years after. I’m not sure what they’ve done in recent years. But some of that early stuff with horns, strings, double drummers…it was slammin’ jammin’. And if you’re a fan of drums, percussion, and bass arrangements, check out I’m A Man. Bam! Awesome drum solo. But another song came to mind last week, “Searchin’ So Long.” Because I was doing some online research using search engines from Google and a couple of others. But, as usual, I noticed something mighty annoying.

Search engines don’t serve up the conservative side of truth very well.

And Google is particularly guilty of skewing results. So, the information you need and want to find is getting buried more often than not. And when I say “buried,” I mean sometimes it won’t show up at all. Unless, maybe, if you’re willing to go to the 100th page of results. And you’re probably not gonna do that. Right?

As it turns out, I’m not the only one who’s noticed this. Apparently there are a couple of other conservative Christians out there. You’re one of ’em, aren’t you?

Anyway…

A friend of mine, and his team, have put together a micro search engine that uses Google against itself. How cool is that? Well, pretty darn cool. As a matter of fact, I’m gonna share a link to the little search engine that could. And you’ll see how it serves up results based on the content on a large (and growing) group of conservative websites.

And this search engine filters out the vast majority of that other junk and fake news.

Give it a try.

I think you’ll love it. It’s totally free. Nothing to sign up for. No information collected. Just a micro search engine page. And it’s like giving Google a dose of truth serum.

Conservative search – https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=13446e85c74f76be3

And keep your dial tuned in to me. Because I’ll be sharing another little search engine that helps you focus results on creation science sites. If you’re like me, you’ll love being able to tap into real science instead of all that God-hating, evolution-loving science from knuckleheads who try to pose as scientists.

Searchin’ for an answer, but the answers don’t seem true.
And this happens all the time, so what’s a guy to do?
Don’t look in the places where the liars want you to.
Try out these solutions that I’m sharing here with you.

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Posted on January 15, 2021 by TonyJanuary 28, 2021

OK, kids. Gather ’round. Because I’m gonna tell you a story that’s true, even though it sounds like a fairy tale. “Once upon a time, when I was a kid, my whole family would sit down in the same room and watch television shows together. That’s right, the same shows…together.” Yeah, that sounds like a fairy tale these days. But it was true. And a news story reminded me of how one of those shows started off with “And away we go.”

Of course, I’m talking about Jackie Gleason. And he was the star of the popular Saturday night TV show, appropriately named “The Jackie Gleason Show.” The “great one” (as he was known) would start the show with a monologue. And at the end of the monologue, he’d strike a pose, as though he was gonna speed off like the Roadrunner, and say…

“And away we go!”

But you sorta had to be there. Because it wasn’t just the pose or the words. It was the way he said it. I’m sure you can find a video of it online. So, check it out, and you’ll see what I mean. I was too young to actually understand some of the show’s humor. But that part was funny.

Now…this is just another example of the quirky way my brain works.

Because I thought of that Jackie Gleason catchphrase after I heard about a moron, Emanuel Cleaver, and his idiotic, so-called “prayer.” I’m sure you’ve already heard or read about him. And how he ended the “prayer” to open the 117th Congress with “Amen and awoman.”

That’s idiotic on so many levels. First, it mixes plural with singular. Second, Amen isn’t a gendered word. It basically means “so be it” in the Christian and Jewish faiths. (By the way, you should check out this presentation of the origin of Amen.)

Also, the name Emanuel contains MAN. But who’s counting. And apparently that guy (who I said is not a clever Cleaver) is not only a Congresman…oops there’s man again…but he also calls himself a United Methodist preacher. Yikes!

Sadly, there are far too many of these so-called “preachers.”

And there are far too many people who blindly go to their churches and never call ’em out on their foolishness and hypocrisy. So, these moron ministers feel legitimate. And their motivational speech “churches” grow and “prosper.”

But that’s not the worst part.

The worst part is the damage they do to the rest of the world’s view and opinion of the Body of Christ. They think we must all be fools and dorks and morons like this hack, Cleaver.

And so we “suffer the slings and arrows” of their outrageous inanity. But that’s why Christians who know better need to “take arms against” this “sea of troubles.” And before anyone thinks I’m saying “Annie git your gun” let me say I’m a Romans 12:18 guy.

So…even if you’re a woman…can I get an Amen?

Give me words…give me courage…
Give me time and a powerful voice.
And when many still may hate me,
Give me Your love and I’ll always rejoice.

(from “Give Me The Whole Jesus“)

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Posted on January 14, 2021 by TonyJanuary 28, 2021

Silence the opposition is a sinful proposition

“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 that rhyme and those lyrics with how ne’er-do-wells who practice to deceive would actually prefer to silence the opposition.

And right now they silence the opposition through a faulty system.

But given time you can expect them to escalate their strategy to include physical harm…and even death.

And to most people (sadly) my assertions will sound like paranoia or a conspiracy theory. However, most people aren’t aware of how human nature is basically deceitful and wicked. So, the most despicable deeds throughout human history tend to repeat. With the acceptance of the majority who don’t learn from history. And don’t care to learn.

And that’s how we arrive at this increasingly divisive point in America’s history. Through a system that actually encourages divisiveness. Yeah, you read that right. Democracy encourages a divided nation. Or, at the very least, provides means for division.

Because, like I’ve said many times, it’s crucial to remember how all the self-serving politicians were voted into their positions. Voted. And if you’re a Christian, you should make it a point to examine the Bible to see if voting is God’s preferred method for establishing governments and authorities. (spoiler alert…it’s not)

Even though I’ve mentioned how I’m not a Trump fan, I know what Congress is doing to him is evil and self-serving. And, like all deceitful and wicked people who ever lived, they do it in the name of protecting you and me from bad stuff.

But, ironically, they ARE the bad stuff.

Because they’d rather gain the whole world, as they lose their souls, than trust God and risk losing their temporary authority.

I read this quote from Harry Truman (a Democrat president, believe it or not). It’s from a message he delivered to Congress, August 8, 1950, on the “Internal Security of the United States.” And it shows how far America has fallen in essentially one generation.

“Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear.”

And if you haven’t gotten the sense that America’s citizens are currently living in fear of the government, you should pay attention to what that government is doing to the current president. Then, ask yourself, “If they can do it to him, am I truly safe?”

The answer is “no” by the way.
Now, they misconstrue what you say.
So, I recommend that, today,
Put your trust and faith in The Way.

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Posted on January 13, 2021 by TonyJanuary 27, 2021

Hold on for the ride 'cause it's no time to hide

Each and every time America goes through an election cycle there’s a bunch of what I call strange change. And it’s rarely, if ever, for the good. But the presidential election of 2020-2021 goes down as one of the strangest. I suggest you hold on for the ride. And don’t just look for a place to hide till it’s all over.

Yeah, hold on for the ride on a bronc named Consequences.

Because ideas are full of ’em. And that especially includes political ideas…and agendas. After all, they affect millions of people. Not just the thinker uppers.

And when politicians cheat, lie, and steal your way through life, that’s bad enough. But what’s worse is when millions of people VOTE for them year after year. Cycle after cycle. Term after term. So, the cheaters, liars, and thieves feel legitimized. And empowered. To the point where they’ll cheat, lie, and steal boldly. With an attitude of “how dare you question my integrity and motives?!”

And they cheat, lie, and steal in the name of “helping those who can’t help themselves.” So, who could argue with that logic, right? They’ll say things like, “Your fight is my fight.” And that’s a strategy right out of the Mein Kampf playbook. Just in case you didn’t know, the German words, Mein Kampf, translated into English are “my fight.”

But don’t lose heart. Hold on to Jesus for this ride. Because He’s the one, true, living, loving Creator who knows what you’re going through. And He created broncs, so He can certainly help you stay on.

And, on that note, I’ll leave you with a relaxing lullaby. Be sure to tune into the The Power of God’s Love Podcast of this article, so you can listen.

Hold On (you gotta hold real tight)

I would love to take you in my arms
And capture all your dreams that get away
‘n put them in your heart where they belong
And fill it full of love so they can stay.
But I wonder if there’s magic in my hands.
And I don’t know for sure what I should do.
To make your monsters fade and disappear.
So I can only sing these words to you…

Hold on; you know you gotta hold real tight.
Gotta keep your dreams where they’re easiest to see.
Hold on; I know you gotta hold real tight.
If you look behind the Love that’s where they’ll be.

I would love to see your smiling face
And know that at least in some small way I was there,
When you needed someone to help you through your darkness,
And help you get your wings back in the air.

Chorus

You got to keep believing in your choices.
No one but you can really clear the air.
And if you find you’re hearing different voices.
Then it isn’t just a passing love affair.

Repeat 1st verse and choruses to end

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Posted on January 12, 2021 by TonyJanuary 20, 2021

Ironic blessing from all this repressing

Social media. That term or description or title…whatever you wanna call it…has become an oxymoron. Because the biggest social media platforms have turned into bloated, antisocial, propaganda propagators. They’ve increased their agendas toward repressing, suppressing, and even shutting down anyone who disagrees with their worldview. But their actions have provided an ironic blessing, too.

But before I share what that ironic blessing is…

What would you say is the best form of human communication? Maybe you think it’s social media because it helps friends and family, who might live far apart and haven’t seen each other in years, connect. Or maybe you think it’s the amazing smartphones. Because they help you not only call someone in another part of the word, but actually see them, too.

How about website and newsletter subscriptions? But let’s not forget email. Maybe that’s the best form of human communication because it’s more direct.

Am I getting warm?

No. I believe most people who read my articles or listen to the The Power of God’s Love Podcast are way ahead of me right about now.

Yeah, the best way to interact with another human being is face to face. And that’s for a few reasons. Body language. Voice inflection and intonation. And, of course, facial expression. But so many people have opted for social media and masks. And I believe it’s because they believe they can hide. Stay more anonymous.

But, thank God, there are still plenty of level-headed people in America (and in the world) who understand the importance of deeper human connection. And those people also understand how drastically unhealthy it is to live behind a mask and a social media profile…away from real relationships.

God made us male and female and said to replenish the Earth.

Because He is the ultimate social genius. He knows we need each other. And those level-headed people I mentioned are starting to look for ways to fire up those face to face human connections again. So, they’re jumping off those platforms that can, and will, bump them off eventually. At least, that is, if they have a Christian conservative perspective. Certainly can’t have that do-unto-others-do-gooder stuff muddying up the message. Right?

But the problem is…most people on the planet choose to social distance from God. And they believe they can ignore Him and hide their soul from Him. So, they dutifully put on their physical mask and the mask around their heart and continue the status quo. And those big social platforms stay big, powerful, and foolish.

Trouble, with that, is…no mask can hide you or your heart from God. He’s able to know and understand your thoughts. Probably even a nano second after you think them (because He didn’t put them in your brain). And He will always give those who love Him certain advantages.

Like better communication skills. And better understanding of how things in this world work. And most importantly, more wisdom.

So, I believe the ironic blessing to all this leftist social media bias is how it can help Christians get (and stick) together. And how it can help the Body of Christ be a powerful body in motion again. THE force to be reckoned with all around the world.

But…will those members of that body get together? Will they move? And will they armor up?

Despite what too many Christians will tell you, it’s not predetermined. God didn’t pre-program any human brains to do His will. He gives each and every one of us our own will. And we can choose to follow Him and do it His way. Or not.

So, what’s it gonna be? Whatcha gonna do?
Hide behind a mask and let ’em lie to you?
Or are you gonna stand, in this promised land,
With the Word of God, and live the high command?

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Posted on January 11, 2021 by TonyJanuary 20, 2021

It’s funny (not ha-ha funny) how people with the worst possible ideas always want everybody else to have open minds. Have you ever noticed that? And cheaters tend to want everybody to get along and “unify” once they get “in charge.” But those supposedly open-minded deceivers never seem to think any of that applies to them. Or at least that’s how they live out their worldview.

Open minds can be vessels for honor OR dishonor.

And dishonorable people can turn those minds into buckets of rotting ideas that lead to an eternal, tormented existence. Sounds like a lotta fun, right?

You’ve probably seen some of this playing out in the exciting, lovable world of politics. Some guy named Joe claims to be the upcoming American president. And apparently he’s been in some sort of political office for the past 48 years. And when you look into his history, with an open mind, you discover he’s a liar and a cheater.

What?!

That can’t be true. Because, how in the world could a liar and a cheater be elected to the highest office in America? Americans wouldn’t stand for that. Because…well…we’re Americans, dagnabbit.

And if there’s anything you can trust, it’s gotta be the American system. I mean, who can forget that gallant motto: Truth, Justice, and the American Way? Oh wait…that’s Superman.

And if that’s how we could still look at America, that would be super, man.

But too many years of mushy, open minds being filled with lies, brought us to this point where people absolutely will not see truth even when it’s recorded. And they absolutely WILL believe the most despicable, life-destroying lies. And even vote for the very people who will deliver them into a life of unrelenting tyranny.

That’s the epitome of foolishness.

So, my suggestion is to have an open mind
To the only One who can give sight to the blind,
The only One who you can trust to remain True,
The One who died for your sins because He loves you.

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Posted on January 10, 2021 by TonyAugust 3, 2024

You and I live in an atmosphere full of germs. And it’s been that way on good ol’ planet Earth for your whole life. Doesn’t matter how old you are. Bacteria, viruses, and all their little germ cousins are everywhere. And here’s a real kicker. They’re even setting up homes in your mask of death.

“Whoa, mask of death?! That sounds like a conspiracy theory.”

If that’s your reaction, you’re right. It does sound like that. Unless you do a little deeper dive into the research and stats. Because that’s when you’ll find vitally important facts and figures. And even visual aids like this…

In addition to visual proof how masks are detrimental to health, how about astronauts? Wouldn’t you agree they have to be in better shape than the average Joe Schmoe? Because they have to endure above-and-beyond physical challenges. Plus, they have to do most of it with a mask (helmet) on. So, it’s a good idea to know what sort of potential side effects the extra exposure to CO₂. Right?

Well, it turns out, NASA discovered carbon dioxide has serious negative effects on astronauts at much lower levels than they expected. Their studies showed that “the shocking result that CO₂ has a direct and negative impact on human cognition and decision-making in the 900 to 1000 ppm range and very possibly at lower levels. These are levels most Americans and their children are routinely exposed to today inside classrooms, offices, homes, planes, and cars”

And that’s even while they’re not wearing a mask.

Plus, in October 2015 Harvard shared a warning with NASA. Their studies showed some troubling negative effects of just doubling CO₂. And astronauts are exposed to triple and even quadruple those amounts.

Just last October (2020) the journal of Aerosol and Air Quality Research (AAQR) reported that masks raise carbon dioxide levels by as much as 600%. From about 500 ppm (parts per million) to about 3000 ppm. And that can bring on symptoms such as “fatigue, headache, and loss of concentration.”

So, it’s no wonder parents are seeing their kids’ emotions and will to live spiral downward.

You and I were created to be relational. By a living, loving, relational God who designed us with amazing abilities.

For example, you breathe in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. And by coincidence (NOT) plant life takes in carbon dioxide and expels oxygen.

So, if you truly care about “mother earth” (my focus is on Father God instead), then don’t deny your favorite plants their precious carbon dioxide. And don’t deny yourself the ability to provide it for them while you benefit from increased oxygen intake. Take off that mask of death.

As Dr. Noel, the guy in the video, says,

“There is nothing any of these masks do to protect you from me. Aerosols will not be stopped by man.”

And as my good friend, Greg Perry, says, “It’s just good science.”

So, I hope you’ll see that tyranny
Will flourish when you say,
“These troubles don’t apply to me.
So, let me live my way.”

Here’s a quote from WeArePaulRevere.net – “If everyone disobeys, the shutdowns will be over. We are MILLIONS strong. They can’t stop us all.”

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Posted on January 9, 2021 by TonyJanuary 20, 2021

Depression and anxiety of the troubled youth variety

A woman I know (a friend of mine) has a 17 year old son who just experienced the suicide of one of his best friends. And her son had already shown bouts of depression and anxiety with his life. Keep in mind, my friend is a successful business woman who’s been raising three kids, on her own, for most of their lives. And she’s provided a nice house in a great place…with all the modern trimmings. But the young man, like so many others his age, told her he’s not sure he wants to be here anymore. “Here” being planet Earth. And, of course, that statement, has her deeply concerned and scared.

Depression and anxiety can be forms of selfishness.

And you don’t have a “right” to those negative emotions. Because, especially when you live in a household with other people, your emotions don’t affect only you.

But young people are consistently, if not constantly, bombarded with messages telling them to get in touch with their emotions. And to go wherever they lead. Because self-discovery is a singularly important journey. And no one should deprive you of yours.

To that I say…

Balderdash, blather, and claptrap.
Foolishness, hogwash, and hooey.
Flapdoodle, drivel, and nonsense.
Poppycock, piffle, and phooey.

The increase in teenage depression and anxiety and suicide is a direct result of Godless government education camps. And a culture that increasingly divides families and conquers them with false promises. All in the name of self-empowerment. And self-awareness.

But the first two people who followed that path toward self glorification brought sin and death into the world. Not only for them, but for every one of us who have been born in the six or seven thousand years since.

You can help people who are dealing with these issues.

But you have to be willing to let them know how their value isn’t found in self. Not self-discovery or self-empowerment. And not in self-awareness.

You and I have value, in fact…eternal value, because we’re made in the image and likeness of God. And He’s the only true, sovereign source of eternal life. Without Him (and His love), you and I wouldn’t exist. But WITH Him, we can not only exist, but we can live forever.

And because very few young people today are told any of this, their feelings of despair and hopelessness build up inside them. After all, if everything’s all gonna end up in a dark, empty void one day, why put yourself through all the hassles of life. Right?

But when you know there’s a Light at the end of this tunnel we call life, hope can fill you up and overflow from your heart.

And when you find out that Light is your Creator who loves you enough to take all the punishment for all your sin, so you don’t have to, joy can replace all those negative emotions.

What about you? Do you know anyone who’s going through what my friend is? Or do you have young people in your life who aren’t sure they want to “be here anymore?” If so, what are you gonna say to them? Today.

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Posted on January 8, 2021 by TonyJanuary 8, 2021

Gospel singer, famous guy, now a spirit in the sky

Gospel: the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation – Gospel Music: of, relating to, or being religious songs of American origin associated with evangelism and popular devotion and marked by simple melody and harmony and elements of folk songs and blues – And why do I bring it up? Because of one particular gospel singer. He sold out concerts. And he had over 100 top 40 singles. And so far, even though he’s dead now, he’s sold somewhere around one billion units of his music worldwide. The next top selling gospel singers are somewhere around one percent of those sales.

Do you know who this gospel singer is?

OK, I’ll give you a hint. And I bet I don’t need to give you more than this one hint. He was born on this day (January 8). And today is his 86th birthday.

So, yeah…I’m talkin’ about Elvis Presley, the King of rock ‘n’ roll.

But wait. Didn’t I say he was a gospel singer? Well, yes I did. Because he was. And even though he didn’t rise to such amazing heights because of gospel music, he apparently loved the music. As a matter of fact, according to those who worked with him, Elvis even sang gospel songs to warm up before his concerts.

Of course, I’m sure you’re all shook up about his number 1 hits and top 40 hits. And maybe you even know he received 14 Grammy nominations. But did you know he only won three of those awards? And did you know all three were for gospel songs. It’s true. His first Grammy win was in 1967 for Best Sacred Performance. And the song was “How Great Thou Art,” his second gospel record.

Elvis was nominated for “You’ll Never Walk Alone” in 1968. But he didn’t win again until 1972 with his recording of “He Touched Me.” And then he won again, in 1974, for another recording of “How Great Thou Art.”

Unfortunately, his worldwide fame got the better of him. And he died of an apparent drug overdose in 1977. But his drug usage and questionable lifestyle didn’t keep him out of Heaven. Before you challenge me on whether or not Elvis made it to Heaven, read that again. I didn’t say he went to Heaven. Or that I know he’s there. Although, I sure hope so. My point is, God doesn’t ban drug users and other immoral people. If He did, Heaven would have no human inhabitants.

And gospel singers don’t go to Heaven, either.

At least not for being gospel singers. Or any other kind of singer. Or for being any other kind of person for that matter.

Nope. You can win every kind of music award known to man. And you can be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. And you sell millions of records…and still go to hell.

In fact, you can even be an EGOT and still go to hell. (an EGOT is someone who’s won all the 4 major American entertainment awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and dare I say it? the most prestigious of them all…the Tony)

You can also be a singer with no awards plaques on your wall. Or a musician with no accolades from any of the so-called “major awards” and still go to Heaven. Matter of fact you can be a singer who writes and produces music based on theologically sound Christian doctrine and repel most Christians…and still go to Heaven.

Anyway…getting back to the main theme of this article…

Happy Birthday, Elvis. I hope Heaven is your home.
‘Cause it’s the one, true Graceland where you can find shalom.
Maybe one day you and I can sing some worship tunes
And lift our voices, high, on a million afternoons.

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Posted on January 7, 2021 by TonyJanuary 20, 2021

“God is in control.” And “God’s got this.” Or how about, “Just gotta remember it’s all part of God’s plan, so wait for His perfect timing.” If you’ve been saying any of those things…or anything that sounds like them, then I gotta say, “Stop saying that.”

You gotta stop saying that because it’s not true.

And when you keep saying things like that, you give all kinds of ammunition to all those billions of people on Earth who hate God. At least all of them whose brains still comprehend any sort of logic and reason.

And when you say the terrible things in this world are part of God’s plan, those people have even more reason to hate Him. Because why would a good, holy, and righteous God plan all these horrible things going on in the world? And that’s a logical question to ask, by the way.

But you know the biggest reason you shouldn’t say God is in control?

Because it puts you in direct conflict and disagreement with Jesus, who…by the way…IS God, the Son. The one who spoke and the whole universe was created. And the one who also spoke and told the people around Him that He’s NOT the ruler of this world.

What?!

And if He’s not the ruler of this world, then He’s not currently in control. Why? Because that would make Him the ruler. And He says He’s NOT the ruler.

Please tell me this is making sense to you. Because it’s crucial for Christians to understand. Or else the world can continue to mock and ridicule us with carte blanche. And I, for one, am sick and tired of other Christians giving ammunition to the enemy.

So, in case I haven’t made myself clear…

God is not currently in control of this world. And the despicable acts of evil humans inflict upon each other is not part of His plan. No way, shape, or form. And since Jesus Himself says He’s not the ruler of this world, every Christian on the planet needs to get their head wrapped around it.

See what God’s ultimate plan truly is.
Focus on that and become a real whiz
At sharing His truth for what is to come.
If you can’t do that, then stay deaf and dumb.

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Posted on January 6, 2021 by TonyJanuary 6, 2021

In 1986 I had a couple of Roland keyboards, a stand for my home studio, a stand for stage performance, and all the rest of my gear set up in my little apartment in Lakewood, Colorado. And every night I wasn’t playing live somewhere I was on my keys writing lyrics and producing songs. I was a man possessed. Because I was gonna make my move.

When I say I was gonna make my move, I’m not saying what the move was.

Because that’s for me to know and for you to never find out. But let’s just say I was a bit on the fed-up side of some things in life. Not relationships. Something else. But again…that’s classified information.

One of the songs I wrote lyrics to but never produced included some of my, shall we say, passionate thoughts about the events of the time. And that song was called…

Make My Move

Car crashes. News flashes.
I’m sick and tired of watching TV
Deceiving. I’m leaving
Before the worst can happen to me.
So many days and nights I’ve wondered
How long I’m supposed to pay my dues.
No sorrow, tomorrow…today I’m gonna make my move.

I’m gonna make my move,
Stand up and light this fire.
I’m gonna make my move
And go for my one desire.
I’m tired of fighting the fights.
I’m gonna light up the lights.
Today…I’m gonna make my move.

Deciding, there’s no hiding.
I’ll lay my heart and soul on the line.
Persistence, go the distance.
I gotta ease this yearning of mine.
So many days and nights I’ve wondered
How long I have to stay in this groove.
No worry. I’ll hurry. Today, I’m gonna make my move.

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Posted on January 5, 2021 by TonyJanuary 16, 2021

Gonna have a good day no matter what they say

Yeah, I’m gonna have a good day. And I don’t care who tries to stop me. Because it beats the tar, dust, and heck out of the alternative.

And I’m gonna have a good day tomorrow, too.

Because I want the streak to continue. After going through thousands and thousands of good days, why stop now? Right?

And, you might be thinking, “Nobody has that many good days in a row. It’s just not possible.” But you’d be wrong. But it would be an honest mistake. Because you’re probably not thinking of “good” the same way I am.

By “good” days I simply mean days full of life. My existence. And the awareness I have of my own existence. I’ve had that my whole life. And that’s a blessing beyond imagination.

God didn’t have to create me. But He did. And maybe He could’ve created me as a robotic reflection of His own commands. But He didn’t. He gave me my own will. And so, my will is to recognize how every day is a good day. Because I’m alive. And I know I’ll live forever.

So, I wrote this song….

I’m gonna dance through this life.
I’m gonna sing myself out of the blues.
I’m gonna feel this whole world.
I’m gonna walk through the air without any shoes.
I’m gonna climb to the top.
I’m gonna see what it’s like on the other side.
I’m gonna glide to the moon.
I’m gonna jump on a cloud and go for a ride.

I’m gonna leave my cares and troubles far behind.
I’m gonna live this brand new life that I’ve designed.
I’m gonna love discovering which way to go.
I’m gonna laugh and then say yes instead of no.

I’m gonna get to the passion.
I’m gonna make my dreams all come true.
I’m gonna go for the limit.
I’m gonna burst the limit and go on through.
I’m gonna sing through this life.
I’m gonna play it loud like a brand new song.
I’m gonna fly on the tune.
I’m gonna ask all my friends to come on along.

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Posted on January 4, 2021 by TonyJanuary 10, 2021

Mobile office and blue skies put a sparkle in my eyes

It’s pretty amazing what technology can help you do these days. For example, I’m using my iPhone as my computer to write this. And I’m typing on a small bluetooth keyboard that feels almost as good as the keyboard on my laptop. And my computer…I mean my iPhone…is propped up nicely on a little “drawer” in the dash of my mobile office (aka my little blue Toyota truck).

My mobile office is parked in the sunshine with a view of Pike’s Peak.

And from this vantage point I can see a fairly long stretch of the front range of the Rocky Mountains. Blue skies, snow-capped peaks, and a few swatches of white clouds drifting by.

It’s an early winter day in the early part of 2021 (January 3rd to be exact). And the fact that I can sit here soaking in the scenery while sharing it with you on my small devices is yet another blessing. In a never-ending series of blessings that come with living in the digital age.

And I call ’em blessings because there was a time, not all that long ago, in my past, when none of this would have been possible. NONE!

But these days, I can write words and music and literally share them with the world…almost instantaneously. Skip the publisher’s rules and arbitrary methods. Skip the hassles of waiting for printing and binding and distribution. And skip the need for bulky, loud, and unreliable equipment.

Now, it’s just a matter of whipping out the little device you carry with you all the time, open up your word processor app of choice, and typing your thoughts.

And here’s what’s especially cool about all this.

The information and resources to do all this have been here on our little blue planet since the day it was made.

Let that sink in for a minute.

Yeah, every single thing you and I ever needed, to be able to type words on a little keyboard and have them show up on a small screen (connected through the air) has been here our whole lives.

The only thing lacking, until this time in history was the know-how. Knowledge, which is synonymous with understanding.

And I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s part of why God tells us to get understanding. Matter of fact, He says “in all your getting, get understanding.” But He adds a caveat just before that when He says “Wisdom is the principal thing. Therefore get wisdom.”

And that’s because humans tend to have an uncanny knack for messing up a good thing. So many people immediately look for (or stumble into) a way to corrupt or pervert the very things that make their lives better and easier. And it’s almost impossible to avoid being one of those people without wisdom.

But that’s not you and me. Right?

No, I’m sure you’re just as much in awe over the ability to have a tiny, mobile office as I am. And I’m sure you wanna use your technology and gifts and talents to help others get and maintain an eternal perspective on life.

If so, I encourage you to look for opportunities to serve others. Starting today, if you haven’t already. And help them see how they wouldn’t be able to enjoy any entertainment or business applications on their smartphones, laptops, or TV’s, if God hadn’t put all the information here in the first place.

Okay, for today, look for wisdom from The Way.
And you can then do more of what God wants you to.
Your eyes, on the prize, will help you to recognize
God makes no mistakes. So, we have all that it takes
For days, full of praise. Never-ending life-filled days.

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Posted on January 3, 2021 by TonyJanuary 10, 2021

The age of the Earth increases all the time. And you’re probably thinking, “Duh. Doesn’t the age of everything, Tony?” But I’m not talking about how Earth is another year older every year. No, I’m talking about how some so-called “scientists” have increased Earth’s age by millions of years in just the past 150 years. And that does not compute.

Because the age of the Earth shouldn’t be determined only by a worldview.

And yet, that’s what happened over the past century and a half. And, according to an extremely reliable source, so-called “scientists” have doubled the Earth’s age “at roughly a rate of once every 15 years. In fact, since 1900 this age has multiplied by a factor of 100!”

Wow. Talk about needing a makeover.

Can you imagine how most celebrities would feel if they aged that much? There’d be 24 hour lines at all the plastic surgeons offices.

But why do so many of those so-called “scientists” increase how old our little, blue planet is by so much? Because they assume something to be true that isn’t. And you know what happens when you assume something. Right?

And what is their assumption?

That there is no God. And that the universe, the solar system, and all of us living under the sun are all here because of evolution. It’s all just a result of natural processes.

But the problem, for them, is how far our technology has “evolved.” Especially in the past couple of decades. And technology has increasingly allowed us to see how irreducibly complex even the design of a single human cell is. And that design implies a Designer.

But when you hate God…or at the very least, prefer there to be no God…then you have to devise, invent, and basically make up an alternative theory of origins.

And as Shakespeare would say, “therein lies the rub.”

Because almost all dating techniques show the universe and our humble, little solar system to be young. Probably (or at least possibly) less than 10,000 years old. Yes, that’s the correct amount of zeros in that number.

But some might wonder why a words and music guy, like me, would care about topics like the age of the Earth and evolution and science. Well, because like a friend of mine says, “ideas have consequences.” And those consequences can be eternal.

So, that’s no small matter.

And like I’ve said many times…if matter’s all there is, then nothing really matters.

But fortunately, matter is a tiny fraction of all there is.

All the universe is so small
When compared to the All in All.
He created this grand design,
And He is a True friend of mine.

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Posted on January 2, 2021 by TonyJanuary 6, 2021

Religious broadcast through the sky the epitome of hi fi

It’s so common, these days, to just get an updated phone. Or TV. Or even computer. And it only takes a fingertip to listen to music…on any or all of those devices. But imagine, if you will, a time when even radio was new. So new, in fact, that most people in America didn’t even have a way to listen to what was beamed out over the airwaves. And that was true of the very first religious broadcast, too.

By accident, I found out the first religious broadcast, in America, was in 1921.

As it just so happens, it was exactly one hundred years ago today (January 2). And it was a remote broadcast from Calvary Presbyterian Church (or Episcopal, depending on who got the story right) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The radio station was KDKA. And they worked with Westinghouse to test out their remote broadcast gear.

And apparently one of the Westinghouse engineers happened to be a member of the choir at the church. So, that had a little to do with the location choice.

But wouldn’t you know it…the senior pastor (aka “fuddy dud”) wasn’t so sure about that newfangled radio thang. So, a junior pastor, Lewis Whittemore, stepped up to the pulpit duties. And someone decided the technicians should wear choir robes so they wouldn’t distract church members.

And I guess it worked out pretty well. Because they broadcast church services from Calvary Presbyterian (or Episcopal), regularly until 1962. Basically 40 years. And from all accounts, the senior pastor didn’t have to worry about radio’s demonic powers after all.

But…is that still true? (cue the eerie laughter)

Well, America has had more religious broadcast programs than any other nation anywhere. And, a lot of those were great for our country.

But not all of them. Not by a long shot.

It took way less than a hundred years to turn those broadcasts into shadows.

But there are still some great ones. And one of them has music from yours truly. So, it’s gotta be great. Right? Yeah, I’m watching you from your device’s camera. So, you better be nodding “yes.”

Well, I just thought I’d drop in and say
How I wish you a musical day.
And how I hope your whole year goes by
Just as smooth as a song through hi-fi.

(or should that be WiFi?)

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Posted on January 1, 2021 by TonyJanuary 10, 2021

Continuity and change as the numbers rearrange

You’ve heard this expression: The only thing that stays the same is change. Right? Well, it’s the only thing because there are two things that stay the same. Continuity and change. Wait! How can that be? Two things stay the same because there’s only one thing that changes? Ow…my head hurts. And I didn’t even have champagne last night.

Continuity and change are two sides of the same coin.

And we just flipped that coin at midnight, last night.

Can you see where I’m going with this? OK, riddle me this. What constantly changes but stays the same? For those of you playing on the West Coast, where everything is more relative than anywhere else, here’s the answer.

Time.

And with time you’re guaranteed two things. Continuity…because time keeps flowing. And change…because everything changes as time passes.

But then again, time doesn’t actually “pass.” That’s just a figure of speech. It’s you and me. We pass through time. And it’s even become the “thing” to replace “She died” with “She passed.” (Side note: for some reason that annoys me.)

OK, I’m rambling on about things that maybe only a handful of people in the whole world will understand. Much less care about. But here’s why it’s important to contemplate. Because time is real. And you’re real. And there’s only one reason you’re connected to this space/time continuum.

Because God is real and He created you.

I’ve heard Christians debate whether or not God is outside of time. But I’ve only heard a couple of them say something similar to what I’ve always said. Time exists because God exists. He can no more be “outside of time” than you or me. Because God also thinks one thought after another. And that shows sequential process. And sequential process is, by definition, time.

So, today, as you ponder a whole New Year, I hope you’ll take some time (which you can never give back, by the way) and think about the existence of time. And it’s way more important than just tearing off a sheet from a calendar to reveal another number and another day.

Each of those sheets represents another day closer to your chosen eternal destiny. Choose wisely.

And Happy New Year 2021! My hope for you is abundant life and blessings beyond measure.

Get Wise

Don’t drink the wine of violence
Or eat the bread of hate.
You might just get away with it.
Can you afford to wait?

Don’t push and shove the simple.
Seek knowledge just like gold.
And in so doing you’ll lay up
Your treasures manifold.

A word to the confounded”
Pour light into your eyes.
If you expect more than neglect,
Get wisdom; yeah get wise.

Get wise to the deceiver.
Don’t harken to his lies.
Keep commanding understanding.
Get wisdom; yeah get wise.

Don’t walk, you, with the wicked.
Beware the scornful tongue.
Let never part your loving heart
And live forever young.

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Posted on December 31, 2020 by TonyJanuary 6, 2021

Last day of a year that manipulated new fear

Well, here it is. The last day of 2020. And it has been one of the strangest, and certainly the stupidest year in my life. And that’s saying something, considering the decades I’ve accumulated. I wish I could say it surprised me. But the only part of it that surprised me was the level of fear and how easily it could manipulated. Right here in good ol’ America.

So, this last day of the year is an ending date, but not an end.

In fact, 2020 seems to point to a new beginning. A beginning of the end. But not the exact beginning. Because that started during the foundation of America. Our “founding fathers” were brilliant men. But they weren’t infallible. Not by any stretch of your imagination. So, they built a government that was actually doomed to fail. Doomed to go exactly where it has gone. And all because they compromised.

But I’m not going into the whole history of America’s roots. Because I’d like to focus, for a minute or two, on that “beginning of the end” part again.

When a small group of elected “officials” discover they can manipulate the entire population of a country with an invisible germ, it’s just a matter of a few steps until that manipulation becomes control. And when control freaks (aka elected “officials”) get control, they rarely give it up.

In fact, they typically double-down on their control when confronted with even the strongest, clearest evidence against their positions.

But what keeps millions and millions of people from rising up and fighting off that stranglehold of control?

Fear.

And, in this case…like I said…fear of an invisible germ.

Of course, I understand germs can be deadly. But that didn’t start in 2020. There have been deadly germs since the first or second generation of human beings. But when America used to operate more from a powerful position of logic and reason, citizens understood their responsibility to step up. And not give in to fear.

Even a socialist president, from our past, understood it.

Franklin Roosevelt famously said, during an inaugural speech, “…the only thing we have to fear is…fear itself…” Yeah, that’s the famous part. But his description of fear that followed that part is even more relevant to what America’s fear is like now. Roosevelt said that fear was (and is) “nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.”

So, my recommendation, as 2020 ends and a new year is on the horizon, is this…

Don’t let an invisible, unreasoning, unjustified terror paralyze you. And don’t let it stop your efforts to advance toward those who’d prefer to usher in tyranny. And don’t let it stop you from saying, “My rights were given to me by God! And no person can ever or will ever justifiably take them away!”

If you follow my recommendation, I can almost guarantee you won’t be popular among your friends and neighbors. But I can also guarantee you’ll store up treasures in Heaven none of those people can ever take away again.

Now…even though this message doesn’t sound particularly happy, I hope you have a blessed, Happy, and healthy New Year. This year, and every year for the rest of your life.

Here’s something I started the first day of this year with, and it still applies to this last day.

Alliteration Translation

Fill the feelings fuller.
Make the moments matter.
Steal the silent seconds
Cheat the childish chatter.
Be the better beacon
Or the obbligato
Reconciled to reason.
Mindfulness the motto.
Upbeat understanding
Tethers this translation.
Welcome words of wisdom
In imagination.

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Posted on December 30, 2020 by TonyJanuary 6, 2021

Man made objects are found in odd places underground

Dr. Rockrazer, an archaeologist from the twentieth century was excited. And, for him, that was completely out of character. Because most of his contemporaries and fellow workers in the dirt found him to be quite dry, if you’ll pardon the accidental pun. But here he was with a face full of obvious exuberance as he held a tiny thimble above his head to get a better view in the light. And the thimble was just one of several man made objects his team had uncovered.

But how was it possible those man made objects could be where they were?

And the list of those objects sounds like they came from someone’s house. Or garage. An iron pot and some type of vase with silver inlay. And an 8 karat gold chain, a ceramic doll, and a curious coin of some sort. There were also tools, nails, a screw, and an iron instrument.

But the strangest part isn’t the objects themselves. It’s where they were found. Dr. Rockrazer (or Doc Rock as his friends like to call him) and his team uncovered all these things from down deep in buried rocks. In fact, they were encased in coal.

So, maybe you can understand Doc Rock’s excitement when you find out the supposed timeline of the rock layers. According to evolutionary dating methods, all those man made objects would have to be millions of years older than mankind. And that, my dear Watson, is most peculiar. Or as Spock would say, “Most illogical.”

Of course, some might ask, “Well, Dr. Rockrazer, how do you know those objects were made by humans?” But, the astute and silver-tongued paleontologist and linguist would quickly reply…

“Are you kidding me over here?!”

If you can’t look at something and almost immediately tell whether it was man-made or not, you have no business positing theories or devising rock dating methods. And you probably shouldn’t have influence over another human being until you develop more functioning brain cells.

So, I hope my somewhat fictional story
Helps you see how the earth shows God’s glory
To anyone who’ll see the truth reasonably
Even when it’s revealed in a quarry.

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Posted on December 29, 2020 by TonyJanuary 6, 2021

In 1989, I had been back in Colorado for about a year. And I was in my little apartment, B17 (yeah, like the old Olivia Newton-John song), listening to the cool variety of music on FM station, KBCO. Because they had this segment they called “Home Grown.” And I had sent a song of mine in to them. But they didn’t send out advance notice if and when your song was chosen. So, that’s how they got you to tune in regularly. Well, at least if you were one of the songwriters who sent in music. Like I did with my song, Feed Me.

My music fit right in with their wide variety of styles at the time.

And to their credit, the people in charge of choosing which songs were played on the KBCO segment, picked good stuff. And yes, I’d say that even if they hadn’t played my song.

But they DID play my song. And, as any songwriter who’s experienced it, hearing your song on the radio never gets old.

So, as it turns out, I still have that song. And when you tune in to the The Power of God’s Love Podcast, you can hear it. But if you’d rather just read they lyrics and skip the song (And why would you do that?)…

Here they are…

I don’t wanna leave this moment.
I don’t wanna get to the future.
And I don’t wanna find out I was wrong.
I just wanna be successful.
And I don’t wanna be a failure.
I want more of what can keep me strong.
If I leave it up to you, will you show me what to do.
If I give my total trust, will you wash away the dust, and

Feed me…keep me alive.
Yeah, feed me…give me the drive…feed me.
Feed me…open my eyes
Feed me…conquer the lies…feed me.

I don’t wanna be alone now.
And I don’t wanna live in a dark cloud.
I need to know the light is just ahead.
I don’t wanna be an old man,
But I don’t wanna be a young man.
I just wanna be me till I’m fed.
If I leave it up to you, will you show me what to do.
If I give my total trust, will you wash away the dust, and

Chorus…long instrumental…repeat chorus to end

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