You and I have the capacity for understanding by design. Let that sink in. Because that (seemingly) simple 4 syllable word is a key part of how we’re different from the animals and birds and fish. Other creatures don’t have understanding, by design. Because none of the other creatures on our little, blue planet were created in the image and likeness of their Creator. … Read the rest…
It won’t cost you even one thin dime to share. And the cost to receive it is, too. Because mercy is free. But I’m not talkin’ about your regular ol’ run-of-the-mill mercy like you find in your social circles. Nay nay. The best ever source of mercy is free. Seven years ago today I shared why this is so important to understand. And I … Read the rest…
You’ve heard somebody say it. Or maybe you’ve said it. Or something like it. Something like this, “Well, back in the Bible days _______” Fill in the blank. Sound familiar? Don’t feel bad. Because just about everybody’s said something like that at some time or another. But guess what? You and I live in the Bible days. Unless you’re someone who’s fallen for wacky … Read the rest…
My best friend talked to me, today, about faith and hope and love and evidence. Those conversations tend to be one-sided. But I prefer it that way when we get on those topics. Because I wanna learn new stuff. And maybe you’ve heard the old saying, “When your mouth is open you’re not learning anything new.” But my best friend always seems to have … Read the rest…
Ever notice how easy it is to fool kids? Yeah, as far as they’re concerned, you truly CAN grab a coin from behind their ears. Because their little minds haven’t matured enough to figure things out. So, even Uncle Bill is a skilled magician to them. But the trickery of men and women is a whole different bag of tricks. Right? Not so fast. … Read the rest…
Shh. Listen. Do you hear that? Be quiet. And be vehwy, vehwy still. Now do you hear it? Hopefully the ringing in your ears doesn’t drown it out. Because Truth is calling. And Truth knows who you are, where you are, and why you exist. Yeah, Truth is calling. But humans prefer lies. Weird stuff, Maynard. Makes me think of a Kenny Loggins song, … Read the rest…
You probably remember at least one movie like this. A couple of guys constantly fight each other. Each wants to be the alpha male. And they can’t stop. Almost every scene they’re in together is either an actual physical fight or an exchange of verbal “pleasantries.” Until a powerful enemy, they both hate, shows up. Then, they have to band together to vanquish the … Read the rest…