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: Rhyme and Reason Podcast
Many times, in sports, you’ll hear an announcer say something like, “Man, he really gave his all.” Or you might hear “Wow, she gave all she had to get to this event.” Well, have you ever said “I give you all” to anyone? You should love God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind. And there’s a place in the New Testament where … Read the rest…
Why is there so much violence, destruction, and death in the world? And relatively so little peace and quiet time? Here’s the short answer. People. And I could tell you that peace and quiet time is the solution to that other stuff. But you probably wouldn’t believe the answer could be so simple. Maybe you’d rather have a highly complicated solution to this complex … Read the rest…
The fullness of joy most people seek (whether they know it or not) can only be found in a relationship with your Creator. And God IS your Creator even if you don’t believe in Him. By the Way…you WILL see your Creator later. But back to the reason I’m sharing this with you today. First, a little backstory. David, who was King of Israel, … Read the rest…
Have you noticed how sometimes it seems impossible to be by yourself in this noisy world? And that’s not good. Because it’s important to occasionally find a place where you can be all alone? And you really shouldn’t be alone all the time. But there are times when it’s a very good thing for you. It can help you sort out your thoughts. Solitude … Read the rest…
If you’re a human being, I urge you (and challenge you) to use your gifts and talents, and say a prayer for protection, for unborn babies. These days it’s far more dangerous to be an unborn baby in America than it is to be just about anyone else anywhere else. That’s incredibly sad and despicable. And if you’re a creatively gifted person you have … Read the rest…
If you care about your kids and grandkids, pay attention to this. Way, way back in the twentieth century, I was able to go to college in the rural countryside of Kansas. Have you ever watched the episode of The Waltons about John boy’s first day in college? Well, watching him is practically like watching me show up for my first day. Because the … Read the rest…