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…
Surely you’ve seen at least one of those commercials for the latest drug to help you be happier and more well-adjusted. And if you have, you’ve no doubt also heard the antidepressants side effects list they mention at the end of those commercials. Yeesh! I can’t imagine being depressed enough to think a drug is the answer to my problems. Even pharmaceutical scientists have … The rest of the story…
I’ve studied a lot of tutorials in recent years. How-to books and ebooks on marketing, design, website building, and much more. But there’s one tutorial no family, person, or business should be without. It’s often overlooked since it can be somewhat of challenge to read and comprehend. But this tutorial is worth it because it shows you the one-step process on how to pass from … The rest of the story…
I remember, sometime back in 1997 I think it was, when I first heard the expression “he thinks he’s all that and a bag of chips”. I nearly pulled a Danny Thomas spit take. I’d never heard it put that way…comparing conceitedness to a complete deli sandwich meal that came with “all that and a bag of chips”. Good one. Do you know anyone … The rest of the story…
I’m sending this with brotherly love When I talk to you about where you’ll spend eternity, you can either respond with acceptance or rejection. There’s no middle ground. If you accept that I’m talking to you with brotherly love (the way God told me to), you’ll understand that I sincerely care about where you’ll be for eternity. If you want nothing to do with God, your response … The rest of the story…
The fullness of joy most people seek (whether they know it or not) is only found in a relationship with your Creator. And God IS your Creator…even if you don’t believe in Him. David, who was King of Israel, was a songwriter. Many of his lyrics, known as Psalms, are found in the Bible. And he talked all the time about his relationship with … The rest of the story…
On a drive between two small towns on the western slope of Colorado, I stopped and snapped a picture of some sunflowers overlooking a beautiful, expansive view. When I got home and enlarged the photo on my computer, I noticed telephone lines right across my “work of art”. I looked at it again, today, and words started popping into my head about how artists … The rest of the story…
The Old House The old house talks to no one, And no one pays attention. It tells the story of its life… The sad parts get no mention. It once had shining windows And cedar, wooden shingles. And folks who lived inside its walls Would sing their Christmas jingles. Well, now the wind and sunshine Have withered all the siding. The floors, inside, have fallen through. … The rest of the story…
Do you have hope? I do. But not for cliché things like “world peace” or “random acts of kindness” or how we can all “coexist”. No, my hope is for the Creator God of the universe to one day return to earth and put an end to our human selfishness and stupidity. This hope flows to and from my soul and spirit, and the reason … The rest of the story…
It’s a word that seals two words together and conjures up hazy images for most people. It’s a word used in countless songs to describe how long love will last…or how long thoughts will linger. We don’t know exactly how long it is. We only know forever is forever…a very, very long time. As for me…I can barely fathom the hopeless feeling a person … The rest of the story…
Do you ever feel the need to be by yourself in this noisy world? Have you noticed how sometimes it seems impossible? Why do you suppose there’s such a desire to find a place you can be all alone? You really shouldn’t be alone all the time, but there are times when it’s a very good thing for you. It can help you sort … The rest of the story…
Now, don’t let this spook you, but I’m gonna show you the main ingredients you need so you’ll know how to control the universe. And don’t let those scientists who say the universe is expanding deter you from taking on this task. It’s do-able if you have the right stuff. Are you ready? Good, let’s go… First off, you’re gonna need to know how … The rest of the story…
You have plenty of time to do whatever you feel is right. Maybe you’re one of those entrepreneurial types who likes to work all day and night on that next big project… Or you’re a CEO of very popular tech company, and your next product launch is just around the corner…then the one after that, and the one after that… Maybe you’re a homemaker … The rest of the story…
Science has shown us the earth revolves around the sun. So, scientifically speaking…there is no such thing as a sunrise. But for those of us who know we were created by a living, loving, artful God…the sun does rise. A sunrise is a metaphor, an allegory, or even a simile. It’s how our creative minds “see” things. Either as we’d like them to be…or … The rest of the story…
My computer dictionary defines fervent as: adjective…having or displaying a passionate intensity: “¢ archaic hot, burning, or glowing. So…given that definition…when you pray, is it ever a fervent prayer? I’ll confess, up front, that my prayers don’t tend to fit that definition. So, am I praying inefficiently or ineffectually? Maybe sometimes…but I believe we can also pray fervently in a cool, calm “voice”. After all, prayer is our … The rest of the story…
When you perform or offer charitable deeds, do you want everyone to know about it? Which makes you feel better? Doing charitable deeds or making sure everyone knows it was you? I’ve seen a description floating around, for a couple of years now, that talks about the “feeling” you can get when you do something for others. It’s being called the “helper’s high”. Scientists … The rest of the story…
There may be a place, or a situation, or a dream way over there in a far away place that seems to be the answer to all your problems. But… …then again…maybe the answer to all your problems isn’t some “thing” or some “where” or some “one” else. Maybe you just need to remember you’re a beautiful design of God. He gave you a … The rest of the story…
When I was a kid, I’d go to work with my Dad on Saturdays. He was a milkman for a long time, and this is when milkmen would have to get up at 3 in the morning to be sure to have the milk delivered in time for breakfast for most of their customers. I remember around daybreak we’d stop somewhere for a hearty … The rest of the story…
I’m consistently astounded at how many people right here in America apparently love to hate. By that I mean they seem to truly get their kicks from hating others to the point of even murder. In the past two days I’ve read articles…not by choice but by chance…that talked about things like: Two 12 year old girls stabbing another 12 year old girl…they wanted … The rest of the story…
