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: Funderbolts
Scientists, working on the genetic code in humans, found out there are two sets of chromosomes. The X set. And the Y set. That sets the stage for chromosome mapping. In a male, both an X and a Y chromosome are present. So, guys have an XY configuration. In a female, there are two X chromosomes. So, girls have an XX configuration. The X … Read the rest…
Did you know the month of August was named after Augustus Caesar (or Caesar Augustus if you prefer) and was lengthened to 31 days by Julius Caesar? And did you know that Caesar never ate a Caesar salad because it wasn’t invented until 1924? Well…with that information and a smartphone, you can connect to the internet and even make long distance calls. ha! Caesar … Read the rest…
Tomorrow never comes. But there’s always tomorrow. In the big picture, those two sentences aren’t mutually exclusive. It’s why I say “ride the wind” when it’s windy…drink up when it rains. Sunbathe when others fear the climate. Your days here on earth are very, very short. Don’t take yourself so seriously that you can’t sieze the moment with the enthusiasm of kids. Kids know … Read the rest…
Tomorrow is the weekend, kids. Do you know what that means? Yeah, time for cartoons, pancakes, and letting dad and mom wait on you hand and foot. Right? Wait. Is that how God wants you to do unto others? Or, does do unto others not include fathers and mothers? Uh…I don’t think so. Do you care how much your dads and moms love you? … Read the rest…
Hey kids (and the grownups who take care of them). I trust in Jesus. So, I write about happiness and optimism pretty much all the time. But Shakespeare said no man is an island. So, maybe not everyone is feeling happy and optimistic right now. In fact, I hear tell there are people of all ages feeling blue these days. What?! It’s odd, to … Read the rest…
Yeah, you might be one of the best and brightest minds of our time. But when you trust in yourself to do the right thing, all that intelligence flies out the window. There’s a great Proverb that says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your … Read the rest…