Has anyone ever told you something like this: “You messed up my whole day!” Yeah, depending on who it is, who says that, it can sure mess up your whole day. But human beings are just pretty darn good at doing that kind of stuff. We come by it naturally. In fact, it’s pretty easy to find a reason to tell somebody you messed … Read the rest…
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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…
There’s a book called “Hope Is Not A Strategy” by an author named Rick Page. But hope and faith and love ARE part of the strategy of a Christian believer. Or they certainly should be. Need proof that hope is alive? One of my favorite verses in the Bible is 1 Corinthians 13:13 where the Apostle Paul talks about the perfect trio; faith, hope, … Read the rest…
When I look in the mirror, this me I see still isn’t what I’d prefer to see. Even though he’s better than that me who used to be. Does that happen to you? Yeah, when I look at myself with my own limited understanding, it’s easy to see my less-than-pristine past. I see my limitations. The losing battle against my aging flesh. And all … Read the rest…
So we should all take time to savor the simple things. I stood there staring out the window, almost hypnotized. And I began to form a story in my head about a mean king who lives in the red sky. Instead of making him a king made of fire or something else red, I decided he was full of hot air. And I called … Read the rest…
Kids love for things go faster and higher. You probably felt the same way when you were a kid. And maybe you still feel that way sometimes. Especially when challenges pile up. I remember grandparents saying something like “stop wishing your life away.” They had a point. When you’re a kid, you just can’t see how good you’ve got it. Someone else is responsible … Read the rest…
If you care about your kids and grandkids, pay attention to this. Way, way back in the twentieth century, I was able to go to college in the rural countryside of Kansas. Have you ever watched the episode of The Waltons about John boy’s first day in college? Well, watching him is practically like watching me show up for my first day. Because the … Read the rest…