Are you getting what you deserve? I hope not. Sometimes getting what you deserve is not a good thing. For example, when I was a kid, I remember getting some spankings I deserved. But I wasn’t glad about it. Quite the opposite. I’m sure you can think of a time in your life when you got what you deserved and … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Romans
Is Christian Cool…cool? I’ve been thinking over some “real” stuff lately. As cool as I think the digital world is (or can be), it doesn’t hold a candle to the real world. And by that I mean people. And by people, I especially mean Christian people. But not the ones who focus on being Christian cool. There’s a place in … The rest of the story…
Note to Self: focus on what you do best After receiving some info from a friend about “it”…and discovering some more info about “it”…and even watching some videos about “it”…I’ve made a note to self that says what they all say. Focus on what YOU do best. And for what it’s worth to those of you who don’t care about … The rest of the story…
Gotta love a Lab As I begin to write this, it’s been less than 24 hours since one of our best buddies died. And I’m sadder than I’ve been in years. I already miss his face more than words can express. His name was Nestlē. He was also known as Nestlē, the crunch bar…and my wife also affectionately called him … The rest of the story…
Who is your own worst enemy? Have you ever done something you know you shouldn’t do…and then later, wonder why you did that? How about this? Did you ever pass up on the chance to do something good or right? You knew you should do it, but you just didn’t do it. If you’ve ever found yourself in either of … The rest of the story…
Free from the law…but you still wanna pay?! What if you found yourself standing before a judge behind his ominous, oak desk…and you were found guilty of a crime that carried a $20 billion fine? If you’re like the rest of the people on the planet, your first thought would probably be, “Oh man, I’m never gonna be able to … The rest of the story…
Neither death nor life can separate me from true love. It’s not manly to cry. So, I don’t…as a rule. But I’ll let you in on a secret I haven’t talked much about with anyone except those closest to me. I actually have cried in my life. Even after I became a man. “Gasp!” I don’t cry at the drop … The rest of the story…
Ideas Have Consequences – For example, the idea of holiness This quote, that appears by most references to have some from Mark Twain, just popped up on my radar again this week: “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” And today I’m gonna share how some … The rest of the story…
Christians are more than conquerors If you could take a minute to try and see yourself from God’s perspective, you might get a better understanding of how Christians are more than conquerors. And that’s true because of one thing, and one thing only… God’s everlasting Love! In case you didn’t know, there was a guy named Paul who wrote a … The rest of the story…
How can you fight the feeling when it comes so naturally? When I was in my early twenties I wrote lyrics to songs with hidden meanings. I can’t tell you why, exactly. Even if I told you, it probably wouldn’t make any sense to you. And as I look back into my old notebooks, I’ve gotta admit something to you…I … The rest of the story…
Have you ever committed any lawless deeds? Or are you perfect? Sounds like an old-fashioned expression, doesn’t it? Lawless deeds. What does it mean? Have you ever broken the law? Maybe even 1 or 2 you got away with? Have you ever committed a crime…even something as menial as stealing a piece of candy? Well, anything like stealing, lying, cheating, … The rest of the story…
Is it hard for you to fall fast asleep at night? I wrote “Fall Fast Asleep” as a lullaby song for kids a few years back. It was part of a collection I called “Lullabye Bye”. And in the lyrics I said “leave the world and cares behind you”. But are you finding it difficult to fall asleep because you … The rest of the story…
Does selfishness rob you of the ability to obey the truth? Would you recognize truth if it appeared right in front of your eyes? Or do you think truth is relative…every person develops his or her now truth? Maybe you’re one of those who believe truth is unknowable or doesn’t exist. In that case, I have a question for you. … The rest of the story…
You know all that bad stuff going on in the world? God’s not doing it! Every day…and I mean Every. Single. Day…all you have to do is get up and read or watch or listen to the news…and you realize the bad stuff is still happening. Wars, murders, rapes, stealing, lying, and the list goes on and on. No country … The rest of the story…
If love is the fulfillment of the law, who needs God…right? Yep, it says so right in the Bible. And it’s written by Paul…the apostle to the gentiles. That’s me. And if you’re not a Jew, that’s you. So, Paul was writing to us. And he wrote these exact words, “love is the fulfillment of the law“. Just click here and … The rest of the story…
Is it a good thing to be true to yourself? Do you know who you are? Where you came from? What your purpose is in this life? Do you have a good idea of what (if anything) will happen to you when you die? I know these are a lot of questions, but if you’re truly gonna be true to … The rest of the story…
Would you like to know how to spot hypocritical love? Hypocritical love is all around you, so it’s a good idea to be able to discern it. Why? So, you won’t buy into lies and silly, childish euphemisms. If you’re not hiding your Christianity under a basket…if you’re actually being “salt and light” in this increasingly, tasteless, dark world…you’re gonna … The rest of the story…
When life drives you down…when you find yourself on bended knees with the weight of the world on your shoulders…that’s where it’s easiest to find God. It sounds like a terrible place to be. But it’s the perfect place. While you live and breathe, you are completely free to choose to love God. Choose wisely. One day every knee will … The rest of the story…
Do you live in a town or city where violent crimes seem unimaginable? Does it make you feel safe and sound in your home and daily life? Unfortunately it doesn’t seem like those kinds of places exist anymore. For example…right here in my hometown (city) of Colorado Springs, Colorado there was a senseless crime scene on a street I’ve driven … The rest of the story…
You’re a weak, little thing. Even if you can do a dozen pull-ups, a hundred push-ups, or even a thousand sit-ups. And even if you can run 25 miles, or bike 100 miles, or swim the English channel…you’re still a weak, little thing. If you compare yourself to other people, you might think you’re pretty strong. But when you compare … The rest of the story…