If you’ve ever listened to Christian radio or TV programs for more than a second or two, you’ve no doubt heard them talking about “glory.” It seems like glory days are everywhere. And not the Bruce Springsteen song-yelling kind. I looked up glorious in the dictionary. And I found this definition: “having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration.” So, … Read the rest…
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Once upon a time, a young boy named Tony, spent some long, lazy summer days in eastern Kansas. And he and his younger brother sometimes grabbed their fishin’ gear and hiked down by the creek bank in a remote part of the farmland near their mom’s house. It was about a half mile hike along the fence line, on a well-worn tractor trail. The … Read the rest…
You’ve probably heard or read some version of this. Small minds talk and think about people. Average minds talk and think about things. And great minds talk and think about ideas. Well, today I decided to think about things. But I don’t believe that automatically means I have no more than an average mind. In fact, I think it puts me in infinitely good … Read the rest…
I’m sure you’ve probably heard that 60 is the new 40. Or something to that effect. Right? I’ve got another one for you. Bad is the new good. And I promise I’m not up to no good. How about three examples where bad is the new good? Let’s say a father curses at and beats his son. And the son discovers words of wisdom … Read the rest…
I know I’m probably always just one word away from offending somebody with all my Bible thumping. By the way, I carry my Bible around in a Logos app. So, thumping it would look kinda crazy. Anyway… I might also be one word away from encouraging a really great day. I believe God wants me to try. And I also say that because here … Read the rest…
I’ve been an adult for a long, long time now. Tiny time is part of my distant memories. But it IS a memory. I haven’t forgotten how important little things are. Especially when you’re little. In fact, when you’re little, little things aren’t little, they’re big. So tiny time is a big deal. But then those little, big things become distant memories. Kids can … Read the rest…
Any ideas what you will be doing in ten years? No, this isn’t a job interview. So, you don’t have to try to come up with an answer you think will impress me. The main thing I hope is that you’ll be doing something right. And I hope I’ll be doing something right, too. Of course, I’m at an age in my life where … Read the rest…