I’ve been encouraging anybody who would read what I write and listen to what I say to remain optimistic in tough times. But I don’t just say the words. I also share why it’s not just good advice. It’s important to your health down to the marrow of your bones. Remain optimistic in tough times because the alternative should be unthinkable. The subject came … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Faith Hope and Love
Guess what others might not have more of than you. Before you guess, you should also keep in mind in they might have much less than you. And they might not ever have as much as you. Looks can be deceiving. And what you see in this world doesn’t last forever. But grace lasts forever. And God gives grace to the humble. Yeah, God … The rest of the story…
It’s true. Tomorrow is a concept. Not a reality. If someone came to you asking for a ride because their car broke down, would you tell them to come back tomorrow? Probably not. Right? What if they needed to borrow money, and you have plenty you could lend? Would you tell them to wait until tomorrow? Hmm, that’s a little different. Or is it? … The rest of the story…
Happy Resurrection Day 2026. Today won’t be as glorious as the original. And it won’t be as glorious as the next resurrection day. But I hope it is a day filled with your full acknowledgment of the amazing grace available to anyone who truly wants it. Resurrection Day There’s a story you might know Of a man who was killed some time ago. He … The rest of the story…
As I write this, it’s Saturday. But not an ordinary Saturday. Because this one marks the anniversary of what a lot of people call Holy Saturday. The day that Jesus, creator of the universe and you and me, lay in the tomb after a torturous crucifixion death. But, as you probably know, His story definitely did not end in the tomb. The apostle John … The rest of the story…
I love wordplay. I love alliteration. And I love juxtaposed metaphors and impossible phraseology. I love working with words. And I love the one true, living, loving, creative God who gave me the language I can manipulate. Take a word like – Phoenix. In English, it’s not pronounced at all like it looks. How cool. And today that word popped up on my linguistic … The rest of the story…
The Apostle Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 16 sound more like a letter to friends than at other parts in 1 Corinthians. You can read of his plans, suggestions, and observations. And he exhorts the Corinthians to… watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong Let all that you do be done with love Paul mentioned love and strength together. If you … The rest of the story…
Cue the wackadoo snake charmer music. Because the power of three just cast another spell over me. Right here in the third month of the year. So, maybe 3 IS a charm. After all, the power of 3 is found in the main building blocks of life. Here are some factoids I shared a few years ago. And of course they’re still true: Atoms … The rest of the story…
By the Grace of God I’ve enjoyed a life filled with music, singing, and songwriting. I’ve been all over the country because of my ability to carry a tune. And I say by the Grace of God because I’ve been a miserable failure in so many other ways…so many times. God never saw fit to take my gifts away. For some reason He still … The rest of the story…
People sure seem to get a big kick out of attacking Christians. From so-called “honest” atheists, to outright God haters, to muslims, and to everyday garden variety heathens. People consider us fair game and open targets. So I say power to the people under the steeple. Yeah, power to the people who know THE Truth. Because we are the salt and light of this … The rest of the story…