Almost seven years ago, to the day, I wrote about a disease that popped up in the “happiest place on Earth.” And I shared how important tender loving care is when something like that happens. Then, wouldn’t you know it, … Read the rest
Category Archives: Faith Hope and Love
It’s OK to yearn for good things in life. And it’s good to think good thoughts. And it’s good to believe good things will happen. But is it always gonna work out? Are good things gonna happen just because you … Read the rest
Who you are, what you do, and what you know, all of it, means nothing without love. Absolutely nothing. Because if it isn’t in you, then neither is life. So, that means you and I are nothing without love from … Read the rest
This is a short story that leads up to the happiest birthday ever for someone I know. 1938. It was a cold day in January. In rural Oklahoma. FDR was in the first year of his second term as president … Read the rest
Like most people, at this time of year, I reflect on the previous twelve months for some hindsight clarification. And 2021 was a lot like 2013. Because that year I thought about Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 4. I read … Read the rest
These two things can help you when you get them and use them. Patience and understanding. That’s an undeniable truth. But most people on our planet couldn’t care less. Apparently they want neither. Because patience and understanding might show them … Read the rest
Imagine getting gift of gold just for being born. And some frankincense and myrrh oil, too. It sounds like an awesome way to get started in life. And for regular ol’ humans, like you and me, it would be. But what … Read the rest
Our first Christmas here in Colorado Springs, way back in 2014, was cold and void. It snowed that day. So, we had a white Christmas. And it was beautiful and serene. If you’ve ever spent much time in a place where … Read the rest
Most of the people of the world don’t believe in the one and only God of Christmas. And that’s a hopeless and futile existence. Whether they realize their hopelessness and futility or not. And the God of Christmas is THE one … Read the rest
I don’t believe you can say, with any authority, that God’s love and the problems of this world are mutually exclusive. But that’s what people who hate God (or deny His existence) like to say are flaws in the Christian faith. … Read the rest