Words music pictures…if ever there was a more perfectly matched trio, I certainly don’t know what it would be. I’m no photographer (although I did have a job as a portrait photographer for a short while), but I’ve always been a photo enthusiast. I love to see if I can capture the “feeling” of a moment in a picture. And I wonder if most … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Tony’s Daily Devotional
Do you pursue peace with all people? If so, I’m sure you’ve found out how difficult it is…impossible, in fact. Just because something is impossible doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pursue or attempt it. Remember…you aren’t in this life alone. You have God on your side, and with Him “all things are possible“. You DO have God on your side, don’t you? You have two … The rest of the story…
I just heard some statistics about suicide this past week that were very disturbing. Of course, I’m sure the topic is fresh on minds since Robin Williams decided to take his own life. Suicide is more than three times as likely to be the cause of death as murder by gun. It’s almost twenty times as likely to be the cause of death as … The rest of the story…
I don’t know how many times I’ve heard someone say (usually a parent) something like…”You sure don’t have to teach a kid how to be bad”. Yeah, the do seem to come by it naturally. But I’m not talking about being “bad” today. I’m gonna share with you how to be cruel in 3 easy steps. Ready? Step 1. OK, get ready for this … The rest of the story…
Is there any way you can know you actually have the breath of life from God in you? Well…check out the first few chapters in Genesis that talk about how God created the whole world and everything in it. Maybe you’ve read this account but possibly missed the nuance between humans and every other living thing. It’s a subtle yet huge difference. I’ve been … The rest of the story…
Worldliness
There’s a term not used so much anymore, even in Christian circles, that describes something we all struggle with. You may be facing it today without realizing it. I’m talking about worldliness. Sorry if it sounds old-fashioned or too obscure, but since we all have to deal with it from time to time, I think it’s important to talk about. Worldliness is a subtle … The rest of the story…
Last Word In The Bible
Quick…without looking…do you know what the last word in the Bible is? I’m sure you probably knew it, but I thought it would be an interesting thing to talk about. If you’re a Christian, maybe you also know that sometimes Jesus is called “The Amen”. That’s pretty cool because “amen” is usually defined to mean “so be it” or “it is so”. Or to … The rest of the story…
Worldview Definition
Here’s a worldview definition. See if it’s how you’d describe it. That’s a fair worldview definition. But it makes it seem like a worldview happens to you by your circumstances or surrounding. I prefer to believe you shape your worldview. It doesn’t shape you. What I mean by that is…you choose to believe facts and figures or fantasy. Choose is the operative word. No … The rest of the story…
We Need The Truth
My faith, hope, and love for my fellow human beings inspired me to write a song and sing about how we need THE Truth… …but the world doesn’t care. Have you ever taken an early Sunday morning drive when it felt like the rest of the world was still inside eating breakfast? And didn’t that morning feel peaceful and full of quiet assurance? This … The rest of the story…
When Things Break
When things break…and they always do…what’s the first thing you do? Are you immediately grateful to God when things break? Do you sing songs of praise and worship? Do you gather all your friends and have a feast and deliver up burnt offerings? I’m gonna take a wild guess and say I’ll bet you don’t. And…that’s OK. In fact, you can skip all those things … The rest of the story…