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…
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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…