“of salty water or the sea; salty” That’s a dictionary definition of the word briny. If you’ve ever lived close to or by the ocean you’ve probably heard that word. This world is about 70% covered in seawater. So, I’m sure a lot of coastal people are familiar with the term. But, even with that much ocean, this world is … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Isaiah
Even in this confused, convoluted, and discombobulated world you can seek and find your Creator. Not if you don’t want to, of course. Which is the preference for most of the world. But not for anybody who’s looking for the kind of Truth that last forever. A man named Isaiah talked about his desire to know and remember God always. … The rest of the story…
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 who God is. And most people don’t want to face the realization that it’s not them. And that’s sad. Because … The rest of the story…
My Grandmother wouldn’t drop it. She probably mentioned it to me every time I saw her. But it was because she loved me enough to try and keep me out of the briars and thorns in life. Finally, when I was thirteen, I saw the sign my Grandmother talked about all the time. And, at last, the sign made sense … The rest of the story…
I was a big fan of the popular duo from the seventies, Loggins and Messina. And when my brother and I started actually getting paid to play music, Loggins and Messina songs were a significant part of our repertoire. They released a double album of their live performances. And that collection was called “On Stage” (go figure). And one section … The rest of the story…
What can living water do? Imagine, for a moment, you’ve just crossed a long, hot, dry desert. You’ve probably watched a movie about the old West where some cowboys found themselves in that predicament. Right? OK, put yourself in their place. Throat parched. Lips cracked. Face sunburned. And arms practically scorched. But somehow you make it across. Crawling the last … The rest of the story…
Life is not fair. And guess what… It’s all your fault. And mine. And the other people around the world. Even the ones who think their essence is what makes the world turn. Life is not fair because you live in a world we humans broke…a long time ago. Before you say it wasn’t you who ate the fruit from … The rest of the story…
If you believe it’s difficult to figure out the will of God for your life, I’ve got some good news Lately I’ve heard several Christians (on the radio and in person) saying you need to seek the will of God for your life. Some have said things like “It isn’t always easy, but it’s so important”. Or they say, “Pray … The rest of the story…
Tomorrow morning say this to God: I will seek you early A man named Isaiah wrote those words thousands of years ago. He spoke of his desire to know and remember God always. He said it like this, “Yes, by my spirit within me I will seek you early…” Isaiah also understood how God’s righteousness and judgments help the “inhabitants of … The rest of the story…
If something is perfect, that means there’s nothing wrong with it. Nothing at all. You can probably already guess there aren’t many things perfect in this world. In fact, there aren’t any. But there are some perfect things you can enjoy now…and forever. One of them is perfect peace. Wanna know how? Well, keep reading… Perfect peace starts in your … The rest of the story…
Joy And Gladness
A lot of people think the Bible has no joy and gladness. They think it’s a “stuffy old book” full of “rules and regulations” nobody can keep. Young people are turned off by the very idea of what’s in the Bible, rather than actually open it and discover what it says for themselves. And that’s a shame because it talks … The rest of the story…
There’s never not a time when I Am with you. There’s never any day when you’re alone. There’s never not a time when I will help you. Fear not. You’re in my heart, and you’re my own. ~ God What is it in your life that you believe God can’t help you through? Financial woes? Family rifts? Job pressures? Surely … The rest of the story…
I saw the sign with this heart of mine
Yes, when I was thirteen, I saw the sign my Grandmother had been telling me about for years. And at last the sign made sense to me. The signpost was in the shape of a cross, and I’ve never been sorry I took that “road less traveled” and followed where the sign led me. But… …I won’t begin to try … The rest of the story…