I read a short article about human suffering. And it reminded me of some old commercials for the headache product you’ve probably heard of. Bufferin. I remember old commercials from back in the days of black and white TV. Yeah, we humans sure want the pain to be gone. Even ALL the pain of the world. C.S. Lewis is quoted as saying this: “The … The rest of the story…
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It’s already the third December Monday of 2024. And with temps, here in the heart of the heartland, lingering in the 20’s and 30’s at night, naturally my imagination wanders off into island time. What? A December Monday doesn’t affect you that way? Well, maybe that’s just because you haven’t waxed, poetically, about what’s waning gibbous out there in the middle of the night. … The rest of the story…
Sinless perfection. Man, did I ever miss that mark?! And I’ve got the lines in my face and gray/silver/white hair to prove it. Yep, I’ve lived long enough to see the killing effects of sin. But I’ve also lived long enough to gain some wisdom. And wisdom has taught me that those lines and gray hair just mean I’m closer to the end of … The rest of the story…
How do you know when time runs out for you? Pretty easy question to answer. Right? You’ll know when you’ve run out of time when your body takes that left turn back to the soil from whence it came. (side note: I love to use that expression “from whence” because of a funny Jack Benny skit from a long time ago) Anyway… The point … The rest of the story…
That wall is a terrible place. And it gets almost NO attention. Oh sure, there are some who talk about it. But they’re usually called haters. And do-gooders. And technical stuff like that. But the media barely give it any mention. Yeah, you won’t find many (if any) politicians talking about it either. From lowly locals all the way “up” to outgoing and incoming … The rest of the story…
I wrote a song about freedom. And it was a very me biased perspective. You probably can’t or won’t relate to the words at all when you read ’em. The main reason is, well, you’re not me. And that’s a mighty good thing. Anyway… My song about freedom was also influenced by life “on the road.” Yeah, for a few years of my life, … The rest of the story…
This is for the kiddos. But if you’re an adult, make sure I’m not misleading them. I know plastic junk toys, made in China, are all the rage. But they don’t hold a homemade candle to do it yourself toys. Sure, they might not have pre-recorded whistles and bells. But you can replace all those with your own personalized sound effects. And do it … The rest of the story…
King David is a very famous guy. In fact, he’s one of the most famous men in the Bible. And there’s a place in the Bible where he’s described as “skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person; and the Lord is with him.” Wow, it’s like looking in a virtual mirror. Anyway… … The rest of the story…
For three years I led the praise and worship music in a church in the Denver, Colorado metro area. And the services were held, every Sunday, in the gym of a Christian school. Elgielene and I got to know the owners of the school pretty well. They were a former pastor and his wife and their grown children. And I remember many enjoyable conversations … The rest of the story…
I’m sure, if I asked, you could tell me at least a few of those famous Mandy lyrics. Right? Because that song was pounded into your brain from all those “Top 40” stations. So, when I share these Mandy lyrics I’m sure they’ll click right away. (verse) Make me feel so good, make me feel so alive (repeat twice more) Like how coping should … The rest of the story…