Of course, I don’t know what your preferences are or your taste in design. But I’m pretty confident you’d have to agree there’s nothing quite like neon trees. What’s that? You’ve never seen neon trees? Oh Matilda, say it ain’t so. Because, especially around this time of year, neon trees are almost everywhere. Not so much here along the Emerald Coast but certainly in … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Rhyme and Reason
Scientific curiosity led to the discovery that the earth revolves around the sun. So, scientifically speaking, the sun don’t rise. But you and I know we were created by a living, loving, artful God. So, we know we can say the sun does rise. Every day. Because you and I understand the difference between literal and metaphorical. Yeah, don’t tell me the sun don’t … The rest of the story…
Where we are right now, in the heart of the heartland of America, mother nature is putting on her Autumn attire. Fall officially started yesterday. So it’s still too early for the colors to be vibrantly on fire. But there are hints of the beautiful shades to come all around. The so-called autumn attire is an annual reminder, too. You probably recall what Jesus … The rest of the story…
You could even have the right stuff and your ideas could still bomb out. So, now that I’ve inspired you with that little tidbit, go out and make it a great day. But wait a sec. One time even the right stuff didn’t have the right stuff. I’m talking about the movie that was released in 1983 about the original American astronauts. I thought … The rest of the story…
This is what AI says about it: A moon illusion occurs when the moon appears larger as it’s near the horizon compared to when it is higher in the sky. This effect is due to how your brain perceives the moon’s size in relation to surrounding objects and the horizon. And that’s even though its actual size remains constant. You’ve seen that happen. Right? … The rest of the story…
When you see your primary care provider or some other kind of doctor, and they order lab work, it usually means you’re gonna give some blood. Isn’t that a warm and fuzzy description of what’s gonna happen? Yeah, no. There’s not much warm and fuzzy going on in those places anymore. Just so you know, here’s some of what they look at in your … The rest of the story…
Luciferin light happens when oxidization produces compounds. I bet you’ve been waiting all week long to find out about that. Well, glad I could help. You’re welcome. See ya next time. Wait! I almost forgot. I want to say a couple more things about luciferin light. That image, in my glasses at the top of this page, is a photograph that shows bioluminescence rippling … The rest of the story…
Jade green. That color has always been stored in my mind ever since I was a little boy. Because my grandmother had a beautiful jade plant in her house that captivated me for some reason. And every time I see a Jade green stone, I think of that plant. But I also have a jade green memory from just a few years ago. And … The rest of the story…
I remember way, way back in the 1980’s, I lived in the Atlanta, Georgia area. And, just in case you didn’t know this, they have a famous 10k run every year. It’s called the Peachtree Road Race. And it goes through sections of Atlanta that include some fairly large hills. Yeah, it’s a challenge. But I decided to take it on. So, I bought … The rest of the story…
I’ve got a key to happiness pitch that comes out a hitch. And I’m always amazed by how many people pass up the opportunity without as much as a second glance. Maybe that’s because I call it a key to happiness pitch. So maybe the flood of advertising and marketing you have to go through every single day makes you leery of hearing some … The rest of the story…
Most western medicine doctors will probably talk about medical school requirements only if and when it’s complimentary to what they went through to get where they are. But once in a while, you can find an honest one. Dr. Howard Luks shared this about medical school requirements: “I’ve Been a Surgeon for 25 Years. Here’s What I Wish They Told Me in Medical School. … The rest of the story…
Pride and self-promotion can lead to the pursuit of likes, followers, or other forms of validation. And even Christians can start to prioritize self-glorification over humility, the opposite of biblical teachings on servanthood and modesty. So, avoid all social media and you’ll avoid pride and self promotion. There’s your solution. I done did all the research for ya. No need to thank me. But … The rest of the story…
Proverbs 14:30 says it like this: “A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness (aka: a sin) to the bones.” Yikes! Rottenness to the bones. Yeah, envy is a sin alright. But even though they know that’s true, a lot of Christians have a lot of envy in their lives. And you see it all over social media. That’s where … The rest of the story…
You never heard of the old TV show, To Tell The Truth, so you probably won’t be able to relate to what I’m gonna share with you right now. It’s about an episode we watched, here in the FunderBungalow, yesterday evening. One of the three contestants was asked why fingerprints are different and she answered, “Well, because God made them that way.” Elgielene and … The rest of the story…
Human beings have probably thought about or wondered whether there is life beyond the sky and beyond the stars. I’m not an astronomer, and I don’t play one on YouTube. But I’m convinced beyond the shadow of a doubt that the answer to those questions and dreams is yes… There is DEFINITELY life beyond the sky. In fact, infinite life is up there somewhere … The rest of the story…
If you’re a Christian, and you have kids or grandkids, or had kids or grandkids at one time, maybe you’ve considered Christian rhyming books for them. By the way, Christian rhyming books aren’t actual Christians. Because inanimate objects can’t be Christians. And I added that in there because there are some people who have some sort of aversion or opposition to using the word … The rest of the story…
Man, it all goes by in the blink of an eye. I bet, if you’ve lived a few or more decades, you’ve heard somebody say something like that. Right? Yeah, me too. And we know why. Because, man, it all really does go by in the blink of an eye When I was a little boy, living with my grandparents in Norman, Oklahoma, I … The rest of the story…
If you’ve walked on this here terra firma for more than just a tiny little bit, you’ve heard the story of chicken Little. And you get the gist of it. Right? I saw this description of what Chicken Little means: An article said that bird character “has become almost synonymous with alarmism, with the term being used to describe people who needlessly stoke fear … The rest of the story…
OK, this might get a little controversial for you. But I believe the heart of God is physical. Even though God, the Father, is, and always has been, the sovereign Spirit who holds all life together. So, how could the heart of God be physical? Well, first, I have to clear up a little detail. When I say that about the heart of God, … The rest of the story…
You and I could get to know each other very well, and I would still never know your thoughts. At least any of your unspoken thoughts. So, I can judge you by what I see and hear. But I can never truly judge your heart. And you can’t judge mine. But God can. Because God knows your heart. And He knows the hearts of … The rest of the story…