Why is there so much violence, destruction, and death in the world? And relatively so little peace and quiet time? Here’s the short answer. People. And I could tell you that peace and quiet time is the solution to that other stuff. But you probably wouldn’t believe the answer could be so simple. Maybe you’d rather have a highly complicated solution to this complex … Read the rest…
“There’s no one good in this whole church.” That’s what I said, to myself first, after we left a certain church service in a place that will remain unnamed here. And then I said it out loud to Elgielene. And she agreed with me. I know that sounds harsh. But it’s true. And the reason it even came up is because of how there … Read the rest…
Scientists, working on the genetic code in humans, found out there are two sets of chromosomes. The X set. And the Y set. That sets the stage for chromosome mapping. In a male, both an X and a Y chromosome are present. So, guys have an XY configuration. In a female, there are two X chromosomes. So, girls have an XX configuration. The X … Read the rest…
The fullness of joy most people seek (whether they know it or not) can only be found in a relationship with your Creator. And God IS your Creator even if you don’t believe in Him. By the Way…you WILL see your Creator later. But back to the reason I’m sharing this with you today. First, a little backstory. David, who was King of Israel, … Read the rest…
It was 2014. And Elgielene and I took a drive between two small towns on the western slope of Colorado. We spotted a meadow of flowers that overlooked a beautiful, expansive view of mountains in the distance. So I stopped and snapped a picture. But I discovered a flaw in that meadow of flowers. Well, the flaw was actually in my picture of the … Read the rest…
I’ve seen way more than my fair share of old homesteads all across America. And there have been many times when I performed an old house restoration in my mind as I looked at abandoned structures. That probably comes from my days as a carpenter and handyman. But these days the only old house restoration I do is in my mind. One reason is … Read the rest…
Just because something is impossible doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pursue or attempt it. Because 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? If not, you have two chances of success without God. Zero. And none. Without the hope of an absolute standard of truth, … Read the rest…