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 … Read the rest…
Before my wife and I were married we experienced one of those “long distance relationships.” She was living in Florida (where I met her), and I was living in Colorado. I had written to her, from different places while I was “on the road” full time, for about 3 years before she even gave me the time of day. Once she responded, we started … Read the rest…
It’s a word that seals two words together and conjures up hazy images for most people. It’s a word used in countless songs to describe how long love will last…or how long thoughts will linger. We don’t know exactly how long it is. We only know forever is forever…a very, very long time. As for me…I can barely fathom the hopeless feeling a person … Read the rest…
Do you ever feel the need to be by yourself in this noisy world? Have you noticed how sometimes it seems impossible? Why do you suppose there’s such a desire to find a place you can be all alone? You really shouldn’t be alone all the time, but there are times when it’s a very good thing for you. It can help you sort … Read the rest…
Now, don’t let this spook you, but I’m gonna show you the main ingredients you need so you’ll know how to control the universe. And don’t let those scientists who say the universe is expanding deter you from taking on this task. It’s do-able if you have the right stuff. Are you ready? Good, let’s go… First off, you’re gonna need to know how … Read the rest…
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 … Read the rest…
When it comes to pro life vs pro abortion issues, people on both sides certainly find a lot of creative ways to position their messages. And their passion shines through…often in anger. Anger tends to point to an inner grappling with Truth. And when it comes to Truth, ignorance is not bliss. I just read an article by a “progressive Christian” where he put … Read the rest…