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 guess it stems from my upbringing of “big boys don’t cry”. But it doesn’t mean I’m immune to the troubles of this world. I … The rest of the story…
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 you who hunger now. And later. A couple of days ago I shared another beatitude with you. And I mentioned there are four “positive” … The rest of the story…
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 trust in Jesus. One of the most famous verses in the Bible covers it. Even if you’ve only seen a sign at a football … The rest of the story…
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 beatitude says, “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God“. Now, that’s what I call going from one extreme to the … The rest of the story…
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 those of you unfamiliar with the Bible, red letters are used when it’s Jesus talking) Think about tomorrow for a minute. It never really … The rest of the story…
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 my Dad in the town of Norman only about fifteen or sixteen years later. They were both Oklahoma natives, but my Dad signed up … The rest of the story…
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 year. So, it only makes sense that we taxpayers be willing to give more money for killing when it’s so darn successful. Right? Yesterday … The rest of the story…
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 with the one true living, loving God. I’m sharing one of those old standards here again. It uses what’s often referred to as “the … The rest of the story…
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 write and sing about that come from the Bible. But I’m convinced when you see the love behind it, you’ll want to know more. … The rest of the story…
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 my life, with my life, if I don’t have love? Without love everything and anything I do is motivated by selfishness. What else could … The rest of the story…
Happy New Day New Year! Every day is a new day. So this first of day of 2015 isn’t unique in that regard. Every January 1st brings a new year. So this January 1st isn’t unique in that regard. But this is the most important new day and new year you’ve ever experienced because it’s the one happening right now. How will you approach … The rest of the story…
The Bible talks about how we should understand a “laborer” or “worker worth his wages” should be paid those wages. But what about when the worker is doing work you believe is easy? Or not done by the sweat of the brow? Does that principle apply to musicians? Of course, I’m a little biased…having been a professional musician for over a quarter of a … The rest of the story…
Since it’s the next-to-the-last day of 2014 I figured I’d take a look back at the year that was…sort of a year end review. Walk with me a little while… I could take you step by step through the headlines of 2014, but I don’t want you to get too depressed too quickly. And I could skim through only the news where we human … The rest of the story…
The snow is falling here in the Springs today. And it’s cold. But it’s beautiful and pristine. If you’ve ever spent much time in a place where it snows, you understand the quiet beauty I’m talking about. The snow cushions and insulates the roads so car tires don’t make so much noise as they pass. All the little critters seem to take refuge in … The rest of the story…
Unbelievers love to point out what they say are flaws in Christian faith. Like, how can you reconcile a loving God with all the pain in the world? Do you believe, for a second, that love and pain are mutually exclusive? The correct answer is: Love and pain are not mutually exclusive. With a good combination of love and logic, it’s easy to show … The rest of the story…
It’s seems like only a few weeks ago I was writing about how 2014 was almost upon us. And here we are zooming toward the new year 2015 already. As I write this we only have about 6 days left in the year. As far as I’ve always been able to tell, they’re some of the least productive days for so much of America. … The rest of the story…
The Birth Of A Song Ok…listen closely, now, as I open the door to my roll-top desk…sssklunk. Next, I slide out the drawer that holds my pencils…shoop. Then I grab some paper. But this isn’t drawing paper. And it’s not wrapping paper, or newspaper, or even plain ol’ writing paper. Nope…this is magical paper. It doesn’t look like regular paper. It has more lines … The rest of the story…
If you’ve ever read The Revelation (the last book in the Bible), you probably understand how it reveals and predicts. It’s prophetic. Some of it has happened. Some is happening now. And some is yet to come. But the point I’m making is this…The Revelation proves we’re still living in the “Bible Days.” When you get a true sense that time is certainly running … The rest of the story…
It may sound cliché to say love conquers all, but nevertheless it’s an unwavering truth. You love yourself. So you go out into the world to work, interact with people, and buy the things you need to eat, sleep, and be comfortable. You love your kids. So you make sure they have food, clothes, and a safe roof over their heads. You love your … The rest of the story…
I have a great deal of doubt when it comes to the number of Americans I hear claiming to be Christian. When you hear that 85% claim to be, but then you hear only about 20-25% of those actually have anything to do with a church, it seems self-refuting. So…because I should share the benefit of the doubt I have in those numbers. But … The rest of the story…
