Fancy Dancer an adjective and noun frozen in time What does it take to be a fancy dancer? Maybe you think a fancy dancer would be someone who wears special clothing and dances tippy-toe. Or maybe you think it’s someone who wears a tux, top hat, shiny shoes, and dances with a stylish cane. Or maybe you’re certain it’s someone who choreographs a group … The rest of the story…
Music for Isaac – ‘Cause Isaac Loves Music I know Isaac loves music. How do I know? Because kids love music. And Isaac is a kid. Simple. So…a few years ago, I wrote some music for Isaac. Recently I put the song lyrics into a video, and you can watch it here… From “Get Outta Bed” to “Isaac’s Busy Day” to “Dinnertime” to “Isaac’s … The rest of the story…
Tell the truth Do you have a photographic memory? I used to tell a joke about having a photographic memory. When someone would ask me to prove it, I’d look at a long page of text for a couple of seconds. I’d make sure to have a deep, concentrating look on my face. Then, I’d turn to them and say “Got it. Now, I … The rest of the story…
Since I last spoke to you on the Rhyme and Reason podcast I shared thoughts, ideas, and truth about… Frustration Abounding in faith An impressive attitude Your ministry Doing good deeds today, and There’s no such thing as an ape man And this podcast episode brings it all together for those of you who’d rather listen than read. I apologize for the static in … The rest of the story…
Coo coo cachoo – I’m not the Ape Man Ape man. That’s a mutually exclusive oxymoron. You can find a man. You can find an ape. But you can’t find an ape man. Because there never were any. And there never will be any. This isn’t simply my knucklehead opinion. It’s a claim backed by over a hundred years of studies, archaeology, and research. … The rest of the story…
Are you saving your good deeds for tomorrow? If someone came to you asking for help, let’s say they needed a ride because their car broke down, would you tell them to come back tomorrow? Probably not. Right? What if they needed to borrow money, and you have it to lend? Would you tell them to wait until tomorrow? Hmm, that’s a little different. … The rest of the story…
Wanna fulfill your ministry? Here’s how… Maybe you saw the headline and thought to yourself, “Hmm…that’s not me. I don’t have a ministry. I don’t even work in a church.” Guess what? If you’re a Christian, it’s important to know how to fulfill your ministry because you DO have one. And you don’t have to be a preacher, a deacon, an elder, or even … The rest of the story…
OK…so impress me already Everybody cops an attitude once in a while. Right? Even songwriters. Way back in 1988 I was writing some thoughts down, based on how I perceived some social interaction. As I often do, I just let the words take me where they would. And they took me to a song I called – Impress Me. I’m sharing the lyrics to … The rest of the story…
Would you say you’re abounding in faith with thanksgiving? If you’re a Christian, you’ve probably been taught that faith in Jesus is essential to attain eternal life. And that’s true. But do you have a faith that appears more like you’re barely clinging to your last shred of hope? Or do you wake up each day abounding in faith with thanksgiving? Are you thankful … The rest of the story…
Have you asked – What can I do? If you’ve lived long enough to become an adult in this world, you’ve probably noticed how many bad things are done by bad (and good) people. And if there’s a caring bone in your body, maybe you’ve asked – What can I do? You might feel like you’re alone…or that no one else sees what you … The rest of the story…