Proverbs 16:16 says, “How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.” But it’s more fun to get gold than to get wisdom. Right? And why waste your time trying to get understanding when the price of silver is trending upwards. C’mon. Let’s be logical about this. After all, I’m sure you’ve seen the … The rest of the story…
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It doesn’t matter how well you do in this life, how much you gain or lose, or even how much influence you can buy or steal. In the end, you will leave no trace anywhere on the planet. And when I say you’ll leave no trace, it’s not a figure of speech. But I guess I should clear something up. When I used the … The rest of the story…
You’re not doing the work because you don’t have a ministry. Right? And you don’t even work in a church. Right again? Whether or not you have a ministry or you work in the church, guess what? You should be doing the work. “What work?” you ask. Well, first off, your work isn’t necessarily the same as anyone else’s. The goal is. But not … The rest of the story…
Do you desire a big paycheck? A snazzy car? A status symbol house? All of the above? If so, do you think you’ll ever get ’em? And even if you’re well on your way, do you think there’s an ironclad guarantee you’ll get ’em all? There’s nothing wrong with self improvement. And you certainly don’t need my approval. Or anyone else’s for that matter. … The rest of the story…
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Wanna get from point A to point B? You gotta be active. Not passive. Got some goals you’d like to achieve? It’s gonna take action. Not just reaction. Yeah, you gotta be a doer not just a hearer if you wanna get things done. And effective faith is like that too. Active, not passive, faith can produce a better you. For example, check out … The rest of the story…
Yeah, it’s “a new material called Liquid Glass.” and here is how Apple describes it: “This translucent material reflects and refracts its surroundings, while dynamically transforming to help bring greater focus to content, delivering a new level of vitality across controls, navigation, app icons, widgets, and more.” They say it’s new. But liquid glass was described 2000 years ago. Oh sure, the following description … The rest of the story…
Advertisers and marketers constantly shout out the message: “be a brand new you.” But is that even possible? Well, not in the physical world. Thank God, the physical world is not all there is. And thank God, also, that you CAN be a brand new you. Paul told the Colossians what day must do in order for that to happen. And his message applies … The rest of the story…
If you can’t trust the king, who can you trust? That’s a good question. Well, it’s at least an interesting question. Especially since so many people seem to prefer no kings at all. In fact, they’ll go to any length, including the exclusion of men who aren’t kings. In a way, history is filled with examples of why you can’t trust the king. Because … The rest of the story…
Most people, if they even think about it, wonder why people like me (Christians) read the Bible over and over. But in their current condition, they can’t possibly understand how the word is alive. In fact, they probably look at a statement like that and ask, “The word is alive? Don’t you mean the words ARE alive?” And, grammatically, they’re sorta correct. But the … The rest of the story…
Forgiveness is divine. And I’m very picky where I give mine. And that’s biblical by the way. Yeah, it’s in the Bible. So forgiveness is divine. But not everyone gets it.. Nope. You’re not supposed to forgive everybody? It’s true. And that’s in the Bible, too. So that’s how you can know it’s true. The only one who has the brain power and authority … The rest of the story…
Jade green. That color has always been stored in my mind ever since I was a little boy. Because my grandmother had a beautiful jade plant in her house that captivated me for some reason. And every time I see a Jade green stone, I think of that plant. But I also have a jade green memory from just a few years ago. And … The rest of the story…
It was a picture of a rainbow that had appeared as stormy skies headed for the horizon. And there was a flock of geese flying in the opposite direction. The photographer titled the picture as Faith Over Fear. And I’m sure that’s because Christians should remember what God said about rainbows after He flooded the whole world. And “stormy skies” is a metaphor for … The rest of the story…
I read the phrase, works of the law, this morning, and the theme song from the TV show COPS popped into my head. Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do? Bad boys need to know works of the law ain’t the way to go. By the way, according to Jesus Himself, all boys are bad boys. In case you didn’t already know, works of … The rest of the story…
You do go through fire in this life. No matter who you are. No matter how much or how little money you have. And no matter how many connections in high places you have. Nobody gets out of it. The important thing is, where do you end up after the fire? And you WILL end up somewhere after the fire of this life burns … The rest of the story…
Okie dokie. Get out your comfortable bamboo mat and get in a cross-legged sitting position on the floor in your favorite room. And welcome to Meditation for Beginners. It’s a class for kids from 8 to 80. And after this first lesson, if you’re not ecstatic about how much better you feel, I’ll triple your money back. Are you ready? Great! Meditation for Beginners: … The rest of the story…
Here’s a little more sharp talk for ya. And, just so you know, I’m not a Greek expert. Actually not even a Greek amateur. But there are some who dig more deeply into Greek translation to get a better understanding of what different parts of the Bible mean. Here’s an example of that, from Ronald Giese Jr., using the word “sharpen.” “This is how … The rest of the story…
“Iron Sharpens Iron” is just about 99.99% always used as a positive expression. Christians, especially men, love to use it as though it’s a good thing to do to/for a friend or colleague to “help” them get closer to the true meaning of scripture. And I believe it’s a good thing to sharpen your understanding of God’s word. Even more important than how you … The rest of the story…
Imagine you’re hired for a new job. The company has a reputation for getting a lot done. And you’re fine with that. Because you know it means you won’t be bored. But then they hand you your itinerary for the first week. They tell you to assemble this list of products before the end of the day on Saturday. Heavens Earth Sea Light (that … The rest of the story…
You have enough to think about today. So, don’t add tomorrow’s worries to today. And that’s not just some anecdotal thing I came up with. It’s advice that can also be found in red letters in the Bible. (for those of you unfamiliar with the Bible, red letters are used when it’s Jesus talking) Yeah, your Creator actually said you have enough to think … The rest of the story…