I use an app on my iPhone to read the news from around the world. The app divides stories into categories like news, technology, music, photography, business, social media, and a variety of others. I enjoy just about all the categories except for “news”. Almost every story is about the evil mankind commits on a daily basis. If you’ve also found this to be … Read the rest…
There’s no getting around it. In this life you will have to suffer fools. To have no contact with fools you’d need to leave the planet. And sorry to say…that would make you a fool, and then your plan would self-explode. 🙂 Now, just because you have to suffer fools and their willful ignorance doesn’t mean you have to do it gladly. In fact, … Read the rest…
Everyday I have lots of thoughts of peace and not of evil. So, why don’t my thoughts ever manifest themselves into reality in my world? Some religions and worldviews would have you believe you can change your reality simply by thinking better thoughts. I’ve been told “Well, if you choose to see the evil in the world, that will be what you’ll see…but if … Read the rest…
Your Worst Enemy
When you know who your worst enemy is, you’re better equipped to handle what he or she might toss in your direction. So, tell me…do you know who your worst enemy is? What if I tell you it’s you? Would you be surprised? Or would you slowly nod your head in quiet, understanding agreement? If you’ve lived more than a couple of decades, you’ve … Read the rest…
We Shall Be Saved
We may have to endure trials and tribulations in this life, but I guarantee we shall be saved from eternal death and darkness. That is…if we believe. The belief I’m talking about, of course, is in a Creator and Savior. And believing must be accompanied by trust. Do you actually trust there is a God? Do you actually trust that He sent His Son … Read the rest…
I Have Hidden Your Word In My Heart
The Psalmist sang “I have hidden your word in my heart” to cleanse his heart. To an unbeliever it’s virtually incomprehensible to think hiding words in one’s heart could ever cleanse it. But these are mere words we’re talking about. These are THE Word of God. And remember…with His words the whole universe and everything in it sprang into existence. Take God’s Word into … Read the rest…
I’ve made music for most of my life. I’ve made a living making music for most of my life. I tell you this because even though I like my quiet times I’ve spent a majority of my life in an atmosphere of sound and fury. So, why would I title this article “Put To Silence”? I’m so glad you asked… A guy named Peter … Read the rest…