Happy Thanksgiving 2019 Before I share my Happy Thanksgiving 2019 message here’s a little back story. When I was a kid, I had a stepsister whose birthday was November 28th. And even as a young guy it occurred to me … Read the rest
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Life Makes No Sense If you’ve listened to my Rhyme and Reason episodes at least once, you’ve heard my tag line. “There IS a rhyme and reason to life because…God made you.” So, you might be wondering why my headline … Read the rest
With my simple words I say I’m thankful for another day I hope you woke up this morning thankful for another day. I did. And no matter what your circumstances are, you have many reasons to be thankful. Not the … Read the rest
What was the highest price ever paid for anything? It wasn’t that nearly billion dollar airplane or that $4.5 billion luxury yacht. And it wasn’t even that $15 billion building in Saudi Arabia. None of those even come close to … Read the rest
It matters who you’re faithful and true to. I know my 10th grade English teacher would correct me on that sentence. But I said it that way to make a point. Of course, it’s just good sense to be faithful … Read the rest
What God said can raise the dead. Ain’t that cool?! If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time at all, you know how many (probably most) people think you’re a little touched in the head. They think you’re … Read the rest
I need mercy on me. How about you? I’ve lived an interesting life so far. I’ve already lived longer than my Dad and his two brothers. And it’s already longer than several other relatives and friends I’ve known. But I … Read the rest
“Because I can” is actually a good answer. Did you ever get into stupid kid arguments when you were a kid? Well, when I was kid, arguing with a brother or sister like most kids do, I was as good … Read the rest
The 2017 eclipse of the sun reveals the Son August 21, 2017, in America millions of people will be looking up to see the eclipse of the sun by our moon. It’s a pretty cool phenomenon. And what makes it … Read the rest
Ever notice how brightly light shines in the darkness? Even a tiny match light shines in the darkness. You can see it from hundreds of yards away. In times of war, or during acts of espionage, people have lost their … Read the rest
Do you have an abundance of love in your life? Or simply an abundance of things? An abundance of love in your life doesn’t manifest itself in how much stuff you have. Or how much stuff you give to others. … Read the rest
Can you overcome the world? The question in the picture below asks if it’s still possible to overcome the world. It’s sort of a trick question, because you were never able to overcome the world. Don’t feel bad. Neither was … Read the rest
When you look around, does it appear that God is the ruler of this world? I hope you’ve given your heart to Jesus. I hope you’ve trusted He died and rose from the dead for your sins. I hope your … Read the rest
When you realize you are not good enough to live forever, your life can change forever. It’s tough, sometimes, to find out there’s something you love and enjoy, but you are not good enough to pursue it. Have you ever … Read the rest
Your Valentine’s Day card isn’t as good as this one… Do you send or give Valentine’s Day cards every year? Are you giving one to your true love this year? Did you search and search until you found just the … Read the rest
Is there such a thing as unconditional love? No. There is no such thing as unconditional love. I admit there are types of love that come close. A mother’s love for her child, and sometimes a child’s love for his … Read the rest
Not Condemned…wanna see that stamped on your soul? I’d like to share two verses from Bible with you, today. And these are appropriate since we’re within a few short days of Christmas…the holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus. I know … Read the rest
Christmas stress is a matter of focus and trust. As I write this Christmas 2015 is 2 weeks from tomorrow. I’ve already been asked that question I’ve heard every year since I became an adult: “Are you ready for Christmas?” … Read the rest
God is good…but not just any god You can make anything or anyone a god…your god. But that doesn’t make it or them THE God..the one, true, living, loving God who created all the universe. And when you make something … Read the rest
Happy Thanksgiving 2015. It sounds odd to say that already. It seems like we just took down the Christmas decorations from 2014, and it’s almost time to put them back up again. Time flies when you keep getting up every … Read the rest