Tell me about your big ideas, dreams, and plans” and I’ll tell you about a more excellent way. Tell me about your awards, scholastic achievements, and trophies”and I’ll tell you about a more excellent way. Tell me about how you can speak three languages, programs computers, and engineer bridges”and I’ll tell you about a more excellent way. Tell me about your philosophical meanderings, your cataclysmic … Read the rest…
Every day we face the cold, hard truth in this world. Whether we like it or not…whether we prefer to think positive or be negative…whether we see the glass as half full or half empty…the cold, hard truth is… …it’s a mean world. And this ain’t new stuff. If you’ve been alive here on planet earth for three decades or more, you’ve seen it … Read the rest…
I Do Not Want You To Be Ignorant
When it comes to the word of God, I do not want to be ignorant…and I do not want you to be ignorant. That’s also something Paul said to the Corinthians in his first letter to them. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 has a subtitle (in my NKJ Bible) that says “Spiritual Gifts: Unity in Diversity”. The “unity” part is of vital importance. A lot of … Read the rest…
Words And Music of Faith Hope and Love Podcast 20
After a week off, Podcast Episode 20 is available for listening or downloading. Click the blue button to hear words and music of faith hope and love or follow links and read the articles. As you start your week… Think about how you can benefit someone else without expecting something in return. Of course, you can’t (and don’t need to) give away the farm, … Read the rest…
Vital Organs Really Are Vital
Vital organs are, by definition, absolutely necessary. In other words, if you’re missing a vital organ, there’s a good chance you’re missing the rest of your life. And if that’s vitally important to you, read on… Have you ever noticed how all species appear on the scene fully developed? Does it matter to you? I think it should, but maybe that’s just me. Anyway… … Read the rest…
“If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home.” That quote from 1 Corinthians doesn’t sound very hospitable does it? There are plenty of times in Paul’s writings where he sounds a wee bit harsh. At least if you take it out of context and try to apply what he’s saying to everyday life. But if you zoom out a bit and see what … Read the rest…
Complex molecules make up every little bit of your body. Your DNA is so complex it boggles the mind. And it’s so unique that you’re the only one exactly like you. Well…aren’t you something?! Now, don’t get the “big head” full of complex molecules over this revelation. The same could be true of every other person on the planet. So “you” means any person … Read the rest…