I woke up this morning and saw the same stories in the news again. Too many fires. And too many people with questions. And not many who shared how Living Water is the answer. So, you know what that means. Too many more fires to come. But this ain’t about too many fires burning down forests, prairies, or houses. It’s … The rest of the story…
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I know you’re a busy person. You’ve got appointments. Calls to make. And people to see. Not to mention (but I will) mouths to feed and broken things to fix. And you gotta do all this while bad things happen all around the world. It’s maddening. It’s saddening. And it’s almost more than a mere human being can bear. So, … The rest of the story…
It didn’t just start this year. Or anytime during the “pandemic.” In fact, Elgielene and I have noticed this, for a long time, during our walks through scores of neighborhoods across the country. Generally speaking, kids don’t play outside now. Sure, SOME kids still play outside. But we go for long walks through all kinds of neighborhoods. And we comment … The rest of the story…
I was gonna say it surprises me. But it doesn’t surprise me anymore how most people still cling to antiquated and debunked theories of origin. I still think it’s sad. But not surprising. Because I’ve lived long enough to see people have figured out how to build their own thrones. And be their own kings. Or queens. But they still … The rest of the story…
Have you ever paid attention to the focus factor of a mother bird on her nest? It’s a wonderment. Because birds tend to move around. A lot. And super fast. But when the mother bird is on her nest, she can be so still you almost can’t see her. I know, because there’s a small mother cardinal in a very … The rest of the story…
We are the world. But that’s not a good thing. We can do good things. But we’re not solutions for change. We are not the answer to life’s challenges and problems. That’s why I don’t like that famous song, “We Are The World,” that was recorded on this day back in 1985. Sure, it’s catchy, I admit. But it’s wrong. … The rest of the story…
Duct tape. Concrete patch kit. Bandaid. What do those three things have in common? Each one is a temporary fix. And they’re awesome for doing what they were designed to do. But when you use them, you know (at least you understand somewhere way back in the corner of your mind) that you’re gonna have to deal with the real … The rest of the story…
Oh well, what can you do? When I was much younger, I wrote more songs with more questions in them. It hadn’t occurred to me before. But I was looking at some lyric files, today, and I saw that pattern form in the old lyrics. And the ironic thing is, it wasn’t because I didn’t have the answers. Because many … The rest of the story…
Hocus Pocus”Now where’d I put my focus? Do you think successful people just wake up, say hocus pocus, and start their day focused? Hardly. They’re not born that way either. Well, they might be born with the “marketing gene”or the “dynamic salesperson gene”. But they’re not focused simply by existing. So, don’t think of staying focused as something you’ll do when … The rest of the story…
Have you gone from burdens to blessings lately? Do you ever feel like Ol’ Man River? Just keep rollin’ along bearing the burdens of the world and unable to do anything about ’em? You got troubles? Big troubles? Well, here’s a news flash…so does everybody else. There’s not a person on the planet who isn’t dealing with serious problems. But … The rest of the story…
Singer Songwriter And Impossible Odds
Singer Songwriters Face Impossible Odds We sing and write about things a lot of people don’t like or want to hear. But…so what. Most other Christians in this world face the same obstacles. If you’re a Christian, and you feel like the world is against you, guess what? You’re right. Ok…that’s a problem…but let’s focus on solutions and our Creator. … The rest of the story…