On any given day, I’ll speak to you “in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in (my) heart to the Lord.” Because I’m a big picture guy. By the way, that quote was from what Paul told the Ephesians. And if ever a guy could’ve complained instead of sing, it was him. But he was a big picture guy, too. … Read the rest…
Category Archives: Rhyme and Reason
After I had been singing for a while, as a young dude, I started daydreaming. Maybe one day I’d rise to the top and have all the money my heart could possibly desire. Just from singin’ for my supper, so to speak (or should I say sing?). Yeah, buckets of money in gold, silver, greenbacks, and diamonds. So, before every practice or rehearsal, I’d … Read the rest…
Don’t tell me it’s too soon to talk about special gift wrapping. Because I’m not talking about Christmas presents or anything else to do with Q4 (even though Q4 is less than 110 hours away, as I write this). OK, this probably isn’t for you. But you probably know somebody who could use what I’m gonna share right now. First, this is about your … Read the rest…
So, you eat a good, tasty dinner. And finish it off with a yummy dessert. Maybe some coffee to top it all off. Yeah, you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. In fact, you’re full and completely happy. Then something happens. Before you know it, you’re hungry again. And you have to do it all over again. This goes on, day after day. Week … Read the rest…
Backbone controller from your Holy roller
If you could take it out and look at it, your spinal cord would look something like an electrical cord with a bunch of little tentacles. In fact, they’ve probably used a spinal cord as inspiration for a science fiction character or two. I don’t know of one, personally. But it wouldn’t surprise me. Your spinal cord is your backbone controller. But that’s oversimplifying … Read the rest…
OK, let’s get this Monday going. I hope your day and week will be awesome. I start my Monday morning with faith. And that helps me find and hear music in my head. That’s nothing new. But a few minutes ago I started pondering how that happens. And you know what? It doesn’t happen in my cells. It doesn’t happen in my blood. And … Read the rest…
Even though Paul said we should pray for the “kings and all who are in authority,” I can think of a huge number of people I’ll pray against. Murderers. Rapists. And thieves. To name just a few. Because I can pray FOR the king (and other sinners) as I pray against him. And if you’re like me, it isn’t easy to pray for people … Read the rest…