Joy And Gladness
A lot of people think the Bible has no joy and gladness. They think it’s a “stuffy old book” full of “rules and regulations” nobody can keep. Young people are turned off by the very idea of what’s in the … Read the rest
Category Archives: Christian Articles
When I Was A Child I’d like to put the first part of a sentence “out there”, and I’d like you to consider how you’d end the statement. Here it is: “When I was a child…” If you’re up for … Read the rest
Your Own Opinion
I read in a few places, lately, where the writers said things like, “your own opinion is the only one that matters” They also said “how you see yourself is all that counts” or “you’re the ultimate judge of who … Read the rest
I Have A Dream From Heaven
I’m sure you’ll find a lot of websites sharing the famous “I Have A Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today. And that’s a good thing. It was a great speech given by a man dedicated to freedom and … Read the rest
I Sweat The Details – but not every moment or every day
It doesn’t happen every moment, or every hour, or even every day. But I sweat the details when I’m working on projects. So whether I’m working for me, or helping someone else, I have a tendency to zoom in my … Read the rest
Has anyone ever said this to you? “You know me better than I know myself.” Or have you ever felt that way about someone else? That they know you better than you know yourself? Sometimes, oftentimes in fact, we’re blind … Read the rest
Spooky Weeping Hungry Poverty Poetry & Science: Rhyme And Reason Podcast 91
How in the world can anything to do with spooky, weeping, hungry poverty bring you any encouragement? That’s a fair question. But in this FunderCast I share the fuller message behind why I’m using these words. It’s a message full … Read the rest
Today I’d like to share with you why I love poetry AND science. And why I believe they both show the awesome love of God toward us. You may have heard me talk about or you read where I wrote … Read the rest
This Sounds Spooky But Nice
I’d like to share something with you that’s a little spooky but nice. Read this quote and see if sounds like one of those apocalyptic movies. “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the … Read the rest
When They Revile You
How can someone hating you be a blessing? It seems counterintuitive, but it’s a truth that comes directly from the mouth of Jesus. In Luke 6:22 He said, “Blessed are you when men hate you, And when they exclude you, And revile you, and cast … Read the rest
Blessed Are You Who Weep Now
There have been quite a few times when I’ve heard someone say, “I had a good cry, and I feel better now”. Have you ever felt that way? I’ll admit I’m not the crying kind of “sensitive 90’s man”. I … Read the rest
Blessed Are You Who Hunger Now
The Creator of the universe and everything in it said this: “blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled.” Imagine how good that must sound to someone who truly knows the gut-wrenching pains of hunger. Blessed are … Read the rest
Internet marketers use an acronym to remind themselves (and their audience) to “keep it super simple” or “keep it simple, silly”. They call this KISS marketing. And today I’d like to apply this approach to why you should believe and … Read the rest
There is a very poetic set of blessings Jesus delivered that many Christians know as “The Beatitudes”. The first four are more on the positive side of the equation, and the second four describe more negative effects. The first positive … Read the rest
You have enough to think about today. So, how will it help you to worry about tomorrow, today? The short answer is…it won’t. And a longer, much more efficient answer can be found in red letters in the Bible. (for … Read the rest
Happy Birthday Mom
Seventy-seven years ago, today, a lady was born who could only wait until her teens to usher me into the world. She was born on the north side of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. And she met the guy who would become … Read the rest
Give More Money For Killing
Over 500 million in tax dollars is given to a group that is highly successful at killing little children. Yep, I said successful at killing. That group is well- organized, well-funded, and well-equipped to kill over 300,000 little children every … Read the rest
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
The old Christian hymns often said things so much more wisely and profoundly than the “praise and worship” music that permeates many churches today. They weren’t so repetitive and chant-like. They told stories and conveyed such faith in a relationship … Read the rest
Open Rewards for Secret Deeds
Did you know you could receive open rewards for secret deeds? It’s a principle found in the teachings of Jesus. Uh-oh…there he goes again talking religion and Bible thumping. Sorry if it upsets you to hear all these things I … Read the rest
Because I Love I Am Something
I’m not nothing. In fact, I am something. Not because of how particularly special I am just by being me…but because I love. Yep, love is the key. Without love I’m nothing. What does it matter what I do in … Read the rest