If you’re out and about with kids, and they spot something in a colorful garden, and they want to stop and smell the flowers, you’ve just been blessed with a beautiful opportunity to talk to them about their Creator. And unless you have a dire emergency you’re already working on, it’s best not to pass up this chance. This world is a very mean … The rest of the story…
If you think the world is a pretty mean place, you’re right. And if you think the whole world is against you, even that might be true. But no matter how bad it is…or how bad it gets…it’s not nearly as wonderful as what you’ll get to see one day. God put some good things in you. His Word and His Spirit. And one … The rest of the story…
Maybe you already know you’re supposed to “love your neighbor as yourself“. But sometimes your neighbor isn’t very lovable. What do you do then? Well, what would you want done for you if someone thought you weren’t lovable? Maybe you’d want them to try anyway. An wouldn’t it be better if people tried harder to understand each other? Just think…you have a bad day … The rest of the story…
Do you ever feel like doing the wrong thing even when you know what the right thing is? And do you ever wonder why you feel that way? If you’re a child of the Living God, this world (and the king of this world) will keep tempting you to do the wrong thing. Is there ever a time when it’s OK to do that? … The rest of the story…
It takes a mom and a dad to make a baby. Always remember that’s how it works, even if you don’t see your mom or your dad. And remember this, too…God loves you. He’s always there for you to talk to. No matter who else might be missing in your life. God loves you, And He hopes you love Him, too. His Spirit Lives … The rest of the story…
More powerful than climate change Trust God’s promises and don’t fear climate change. Here’s what your Creator says about our planet. While the earth remains, Seedtime and harvest, Cold and heat, Winter and summer, And day and night Shall not cease. Let’s see how Tony would write about this climate change thing God is great, and God is strong. And He made all there … The rest of the story…
Say Yeah, If You Dare To Take A Side
In 1992 I wrote a song called “Say Yeah!”. In it I sang about how the United States (and the rest of the world) was headed toward self-destruction. And in the 24 years since, I’ve seen matters only get much worse. I’m not a pessimist. In fact, most people who have ever known me would probably tell you I’m a very “up” person. And I’m … The rest of the story…
If you’re a dreamer…if you dream up things and then make them happen, that’s awesome. But living on dreams is not a good strategy. Dreams require action. And action requires faith, determination, and commitment. Are your dreams good enough to put those things behind them? What I Wish There are people of the past And people of today… They’re standing in lines, And they’re … The rest of the story…
When it comes to living a full life, we have to believe in something, begin to live it, and keep going. Or we can simply give up. That’s always an option, too. When you keep going after life knocks you down, you might get knocked down again. But you get up and go again. That’s not failure. But giving up…yes…that’s failure. I’m not talking … The rest of the story…
Slipping Slowly Away From Me
Today I’m gonna do something I don’t often do. I’m gonna share an old melancholy love song I wrote for no one. And even more than that, I’m gonna share the only recording I have of it. The song’s called “Slipping Slowly Away From Me”. I recorded it on my old Yamaha 4-track cassette recorder. And I used my Yamaha DX7 (the granddaddy of … The rest of the story…