This is something I share on January 7th of each year. Because that’s the day that marks the anniversary of the birth of the woman who birthed me. It’s a short story, and I hope you enjoy it. 1938. It was a cold day in January. In rural Oklahoma. FDR was in the first year of his second term as president of the U.S. … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Faith Hope and Love
I just read a very short, very cool article that started out with this: For the first time in human history, scientists witnessed the precise instant human development initiates. What they observed wasn’t biological randomness, it was orchestrated precision. Of course, the term orchestrated precision piqued my interest. And since I’m one of those right-wing extremists who says we should abolish all abortion, I … The rest of the story…
If there is no God, then I’ve spent most of my life hoping for something that doesn’t exist and it will never be a reality for me or anyone else. Yeah, there’s no hope for the world, if there is no God. Plain and simple. Because without the hope of at least some sort of access to eternal life, there’s not even a good … The rest of the story…
I did a quick search for a definition or description of an autistic savant. And here’s something I found: ~ An autistic savant is an individual with autism who possesses extraordinary skills or talents in specific areas, such as music, art, mathematics, or memory, while also experiencing challenges in other areas of functioning. This phenomenon highlights the unique abilities that can coexist with autism, … The rest of the story…
When you stand right up next to a tree of doubt, it can be virtually impossible to see the forest of all the good things. And that’s why you gotta have hope. And all the good things include joy and peace, by the way. I don’t, by any stretch of the imagination, mean worldwide joy and peace. Because, obviously, that ain’t happening right now. … The rest of the story…
I encourage you to seek out the MJSPBR organization. And grab your free lifetime membership while the limited time offer lasts. You won’t find a better body of people in the world as long as you live. Because the owner paid up each and every member’s dues. And you can get that same deal. Guaranteed. All you gotta do is ask. What’s that? You’d … The rest of the story…
It’s happened to just about all of us here in America at one time or another. That nagging feeling of regret when you find yourself under a pile of debt. But you’re a responsible person. So you came to terms with it. Right? And those terms were what you put yourself under to get yourself out from under all that debt. But that’s just … The rest of the story…
I bet you’ve seen ’em too. Videos of kids and puppies playing are all over YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and probably every other social media platform. But why? It certainly can’t be the cuteness factor. Because, really, kids and puppies playing is just plain boring. Right? I mean, if you’ve seen one kids and puppies video, you’ve seen them all. And it’s not like they’re … The rest of the story…
Yeah, it’s “a new material called Liquid Glass.” and here is how Apple describes it: “This translucent material reflects and refracts its surroundings, while dynamically transforming to help bring greater focus to content, delivering a new level of vitality across controls, navigation, app icons, widgets, and more.” They say it’s new. But liquid glass was described 2000 years ago. Oh sure, the following description … The rest of the story…
The good times will definitely outweigh and outlast the bad. I know this beyond the shadow of a doubt. Because I’ve chosen to follow the only person who ever was, or is, or ever will be good. And because I made that choice I’m eventually gonna live in a perfect place. And the good times will last forever there. How do I know? Simple. … The rest of the story…
Where we are right now, in the heart of the heartland of America, mother nature is putting on her Autumn attire. Fall officially started yesterday. So it’s still too early for the colors to be vibrantly on fire. But there are hints of the beautiful shades to come all around. The so-called autumn attire is an annual reminder, too. You probably recall what Jesus … The rest of the story…
Heaven holds a place for everyone who wants to live with, and love, the one true, living, loving creator of the universe. There another place for everyone else. And I recommend avoiding that place with all your heart, mind, and soul. I remember a guy who visited a church I attended in the Denver metro area years ago. As I recall, he ran a … The rest of the story…
You could even have the right stuff and your ideas could still bomb out. So, now that I’ve inspired you with that little tidbit, go out and make it a great day. But wait a sec. One time even the right stuff didn’t have the right stuff. I’m talking about the movie that was released in 1983 about the original American astronauts. I thought … The rest of the story…
This is what AI says about it: A moon illusion occurs when the moon appears larger as it’s near the horizon compared to when it is higher in the sky. This effect is due to how your brain perceives the moon’s size in relation to surrounding objects and the horizon. And that’s even though its actual size remains constant. You’ve seen that happen. Right? … The rest of the story…
I’ve got a key to happiness pitch that comes out a hitch. And I’m always amazed by how many people pass up the opportunity without as much as a second glance. Maybe that’s because I call it a key to happiness pitch. So maybe the flood of advertising and marketing you have to go through every single day makes you leery of hearing some … The rest of the story…
Alright. I know you love me. And I know it’s not because I’m just a poet with soul. Even though I write to delight and ignite. But here’s the thing. You don’t love me the way God does. Now I don’t think, for even a nanosecond, that knowing that truth makes me appreciate your love, even one millimeter less. It’s just that your love, … The rest of the story…
Apprehend: to understand or perceive – great art invites us to apprehend beauty. I shared that definition to emphasize how you and I can somewhat understand or perceive how the son of God can also BE God. But we can’t completely comprehend how the son of God can BE God. One day, we will be able to understand, completely. But our puny mortal minds can’t … The rest of the story…
Man, it all goes by in the blink of an eye. I bet, if you’ve lived a few or more decades, you’ve heard somebody say something like that. Right? Yeah, me too. And we know why. Because, man, it all really does go by in the blink of an eye When I was a little boy, living with my grandparents in Norman, Oklahoma, I … The rest of the story…
If you’ve walked on this here terra firma for more than just a tiny little bit, you’ve heard the story of chicken Little. And you get the gist of it. Right? I saw this description of what Chicken Little means: An article said that bird character “has become almost synonymous with alarmism, with the term being used to describe people who needlessly stoke fear … The rest of the story…
OK, this might get a little controversial for you. But I believe the heart of God is physical. Even though God, the Father, is, and always has been, the sovereign Spirit who holds all life together. So, how could the heart of God be physical? Well, first, I have to clear up a little detail. When I say that about the heart of God, … The rest of the story…