I found Saturday blessings in a cup today. When I was a young boy, Saturday blessings happened every week. That’s because it was the first day of the weekend away from prison…I mean…school. I don’t know about you, but there was something special about Saturdays. They were filled with endless possibilities and imagination. And once I was old enough to ride my big-boy bike, it … The rest of the story…
The sad demise of Saturday morning cartoons Have you noticed how Saturday morning cartoons got pushed aside for more “educational” and “financially viable” programs? Even before the cartoons disappeared they weren’t funny and fun anymore. I understand that TV stations are businesses. And they can run whatever makes them money so they can stay on the air. But it’s sad that something so enduring … The rest of the story…
Do you see any work in this work of art? Sometimes a work of art emerges from an artist who never intended it to be that way. Sometimes an artist works his fingers to the bones (so to speak), creating a “masterpiece,” only to see it live in obscurity. Art is fickle…odd. You just can’t predict it. And art can’t be forced. But that … The rest of the story…
All of creation… that pretty much includes everything created… tells us something There’s a place in the Bible where the Apostle Paul talks about how “the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs.” He’s not talking about a mom going into a hospital with contractions. He’s talking about the whole world. I don’t want to get into a Bible study right now. I’m … The rest of the story…
Security in Wisdom – What’s it all about? I’m sure I don’t have to tell you it’s a mean and dangerous world. And I know I don’t need to tell you to protect yourself. But maybe you don’t realize the best security you can have is the security in wisdom. Yep. It beats the most encrypted software and passwords you can ever have or … The rest of the story…
You can be strong in grace. But not just any grace. The meaningful things in life don’t come easy. I hope that doesn’t burst any bubbles for you…because it’s the cold, hard truth. Even if it seems like someone else has it easy in life, I promise you they don’t. They might have some parts easier than you, but the things that matter most won’t … The rest of the story…
Grace To The Humble Do you envy people when it seems like they have a lot more than you? Guess what they might not have more than you. In fact, they might have much less, and they might not ever have as much as you. Looks can be deceiving. And what you see in this world doesn’t last forever. But grace lasts forever. And … The rest of the story…
Are you saving your good deeds for tomorrow? If someone came to you asking for help”let’s say they needed a ride because their car broke down”would you tell them to come back tomorrow? Probably not. Right? What if they needed to borrow money, and you have it to lend? Would you tell them to wait until tomorrow? Hmm, that’s a little different. Or is … The rest of the story…
Do you wanna be happy? Or rich? Do you wanna live a long time? Or live in peace? Would you like to know how you can do and be all those things? OK, here’s the secret – be wise. Could it really be that easy? Yes. It’s that easy. And yet it’s harder than you might ever imagine. But the key is in trusting … The rest of the story…
Do you know what wisdom is? It’s not about how smart you are. Or how old you are. Or even how nice you are. Wisdom means making good choices with the good things you learn. Choosing to do the right thing. Can you get that way on your own? Nope. Not at all. Wanna know why? Keep reading” It’s not your fault that you … The rest of the story…