Because those traits are important, Paul wrote to Christians in Corinth and said: “For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.” And that’s how I like it, too. Simplicity and sincerity. I know those aren’t … Read the rest…
Category Archives: Rhyme and Reason Daily Devotional
Yeah, America used to be good and beautiful. Because freedom and liberty gave the citizens more expanded boundaries to make their own decisions. And the citizens made many good and beautiful decisions. If you’re an American, your life is still full of choices. But, in a world full of sin and temptation, you sometimes choose the stupid stuff. You’ve noticed this in your life, … Read the rest…
Imagine a world with no hate. No, I’m not gonna break into a John Lennon song. I just want you to imagine that kind of world. But the problem is, right now it can only be imagined. It doesn’t exist except in the mind of dreamers, visionaries, and those who refuse to see reality. And it’ll be like this until the Light of the … Read the rest…
Have you said something like, “How dare you talk down to me?” If so, stop. And here’s why. I know there’s not a single person on Earth who can talk down to me. And I want you to know that truth for yourself, too. But you first have to realize no other human being on the planet can actually condescend to you? Or to … Read the rest…
Why is there so much violence, destruction, and death in the world? And relatively so little peace and quiet time? Here’s the short answer. People. And I could tell you that peace and quiet time is the solution to that other stuff. But you probably wouldn’t believe the answer could be so simple. Maybe you’d rather have a highly complicated solution to this complex … Read the rest…
“There’s no one good in this whole church.” That’s what I said, to myself first, after we left a certain church service in a place that will remain unnamed here. And then I said it out loud to Elgielene. And she agreed with me. I know that sounds harsh. But it’s true. And the reason it even came up is because of how there … Read the rest…
The fullness of joy most people seek (whether they know it or not) can only be found in a relationship with your Creator. And God IS your Creator even if you don’t believe in Him. By the Way…you WILL see your Creator later. But back to the reason I’m sharing this with you today. First, a little backstory. David, who was King of Israel, … Read the rest…