Most people are looking for better times Better times, for many people…if not most…are either somewhere in the past or in the future. Do you think that way? If so, why? Are things not going like you want or prefer? And what criteria needs to be met before you think things are better? Well, I’d like to make the case why I believe you … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Rhyme and Reason
You Gotta Face Facts But when you face facts, make sure they’re the true facts…not merely someone else’s skewed interpretation. Yesterday I wrote about seeking wise counsel. It’s important to know that wise counsel is getting more and more difficult to find even when you are seeking it. Many people have opinions. But not many people have wisdom to go with those opinions. If you’re … The rest of the story…
Wise Counsel. You need it even if you think you don’t. Wise counsel isn’t the same thing as going to a psychiatrist or psychologist. Not by a long shot. Wise counsel has to come from someone who has wisdom (not merely “smarts”) on a certain topic where you need help. No one has wisdom on every subject. In fact, most people don’t have much … The rest of the story…
Here and there – they can be times and places In the English language we can use the same words, in the same order, in multiple ways with multiple meanings. Take the phrase, here and there, for example. It could imply something like, here at my house and there at your house. But it can also imply now, in this time and then, at … The rest of the story…
The Activist Mommy marches to a different drummer I’m always impressed when someone isn’t afraid to stand up for what’s true and right and real. And it’s even more impressive when they stand up with class, grace, beauty, and strength. The Activist Mommy has been doing that for a while, but I only discovered her today through a mutual friend’s website. Elizabeth Johnston is … The rest of the story…
Today I’m talking about this love thing So what is it about this love thing that keeps it hanging around lifetime after lifetime? Or do you think love is just an old-fashioned notion whose time has come and gone? I’ve been reading about and watching videos about seemingly solid relationships breaking up…and it always makes me wonder if true love was ever truly there. … The rest of the story…
Is there a chance you might not be a Christian? Yes. That’s the short answer. What I’m about to share with you might make some people feel uncomfortable. Truth, so often, has that effect. But truth needs to be shared even though it’s getting more and more difficult for many people to hear it. In fact, I might have already offended you, and I’ve hardly … The rest of the story…
You can’t always live up to expectations from someone else Have you ever found yourself trying to live up to expectations of others? I have. And it never worked out well. I’ll bet you’ve found that to be true, too. Right? Why do you suppose that is? Well, I have a couple of ideas… Trying to live up to expectations can blur your focus. … The rest of the story…
Consider joining my dream I have many reasons for believing in the one, true, living, loving Creator of the universe. There’s an insurmountable mountain of evidence to prove He’s real. And ever since I came to know Him personally when I was only 13, I’ve always wondered why anyone would want to deny His existence. My dream has been to share the love of … The rest of the story…
Sunday Morning Music If you can’t make it to church this morning…and you’d still like some Sunday morning music…sing along with me. Stay tuned, P.S. I invite you to share this with your friends and family. And let’s stay connected. Here are some more ways… The best way to stay connected is to join my Rhyme and Reason Club Discover my ebooks on Amazon.com or Smashwords Get my Podcast … The rest of the story…
You have unique properties even if you don’t own any land This is a rewrite of something I shared four years ago. And it still applies…and will always apply. You have unique properties because you were created by the one, true, living, loving God. When a mom is “expecting”, what exactly is she expecting? An apple pie? A new car? New shoes? A phone … The rest of the story…
Who do you believe in? It matters so much I’m gonna sing about it. Your eternal fate all comes down to that one question. Who do you believe in? If your answer is yourself, or buddha, or confucius, or the universe, you’re ignoring the mountain of evidence against them being good choices. I know that sounds arrogant of me. And believe me I’ve been … The rest of the story…
What’s the best route from point A to point B? All together now…that’s right…a straight line. Now; that being said…what’s point A? And what’s point B? And how do you know if you’re on a straight line from point A to point B? Good questions. I know I asked ’em, but good nevertheless. Well, point A is where you are now. You know how you go into … The rest of the story…
Stay positive…after all…consider the alternative This mean ol’ world can take the wind out of your sails quicker than you can say “can’t touch this”. You might find some days are almost impossible to stay positive. But that’s when you need to more than ever. So, I’ve got seven helpful hints on how to do it in spite of what’s going on all around … The rest of the story…
God is not planning your day or the other 7 billion people in the world either. You probably have enough trouble planning your day…never mind 7 billion others…right? Well, here’s a revelation (it shouldn’t be, but it is). God isn’t planning your day either…or all the other people on the planet. He did something much better and more complex than plotting out the lives … The rest of the story…
Yeah, life these days is challenging from every corner. It’s frustrating to see so much hurt, hopelessness, and inhumanity. It’s tempting to simply gripe, complain, and yell at the world. But don’t those things just add to the problems? How about you try this on for size: Give thanks instead. Your Creator would love to hear from you. Instead Don’t try to pray away … The rest of the story…
I’m sending this with brotherly love When I talk to you about where you’ll spend eternity, you can either respond with acceptance or rejection. There’s no middle ground. If you accept that I’m talking to you with brotherly love (the way God told me to), you’ll understand that I sincerely care about where you’ll be for eternity. If you want nothing to do with God, your response … The rest of the story…