Have you ever known someone who was so gifted in an area they never focused on? For example, I had a friend, a long time ago, who was such a gifted artist. He could draw and paint life-like pictures. His … Read the rest
Category Archives: Proverbs
It isn’t always easy to do the right thing”is it? And it certainly isn’t always easy to know the right way to go. Life is full of choices. And, if you’re like me, there are times you don’t make good … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
Have you ever watched a movie about people looking for a lost treasure? They have to follow a map. And they have to go through the jungle, or the desert, or on top of cold mountains. As they’re looking they … Read the rest
I hope you never become a very selfish person. Everybody is selfish once in a while, but some people stay that way all the time. They only want things for themselves. And they don’t care who they hurt to get … Read the rest
You need to be sure and listen to your mom and dad. They’ll be able to help you through a lot of hard things in life. You know why they can help? Because they went through a lot of the … Read the rest
Where’s the best place to start when you wanna get smart. Do you remember the do-re-mi song? It was sung in a movie called “The Sound of Music”. And it started out with, “let’s start at the very beginning…a very … Read the rest
Would you like to know how to not be afraid of the bad guys in this world? There’s a lot of them now. And there may be a lot more of them tomorrow. But there’s one thing that can help … Read the rest
I remember the first time I heard someone say, “He thinks he’s all that and a bag of chips.” It cracked me up. For some reason it just sounded funny. Have you heard it? Do you know someone who thinks … Read the rest
Have you ever been called a loser? I hope not. But if you have, I’m sure you remember how much it hurt. Right? People who call you a loser or some other name have already lost something. I bet you … Read the rest
Maybe your mom or dad has told you to drink the rest of your milk. And when you asked why, they said it’s good for your bones. Or maybe you take vitamins because they’re supposed to help, too. But did … Read the rest
When you do something special or good or nice, do you feel proud of yourself? If so, do you think it’s OK to feel that way? Or is it maybe better to thank God for helping you do good things? … Read the rest
The second you’re born you start learning about the world around you. In fact, you started learning while you were still inside your mom. You learned she loved you. You learned to know her heartbeat. And you learned to find … Read the rest
Would you like to discover how to walk in the words of God? Does that sound funny? Maybe it’s easy to think about how you walk in the woods. Or walk in the park. Or walk in the mall? But … Read the rest
When people around you are flying off the handle, that’s a good time to keep your lips sealed. Wanna know why? Because then you won’t sin. When everybody’s yelling at each other, mean things and hurtful things are said. Sometimes … Read the rest
Thanksgiving Day 2014 – Thank Who?
It’s Thanksgiving Day 2014, and I’m thankful for so many blessings I don’t have time to list them all here in one little article. There’s an older Christian hymn called “Count Your Blessings”, and it reminds us to think about … Read the rest
Have you ever read a book and gotten so involved you felt like you were right there with one or more of the characters? You could almost smell the new-mown grass they smelled. Or taste the full-bodied espresso in that … Read the rest
I’ve had a number of brand new cars in my life. And I’ve enjoyed the luxury of a large house with plenty of nice furnishings. At times you could see I was not denying myself the pleasures of multiple performance … Read the rest
Friends Tell The Truth
One of the Proverbs in the Bible says “faithful are the wounds of a friend“. On the surface that can almost sound brutal, but it simply means friends tell the truth…even if we don’t always like it. When I toured … Read the rest
A Little Understanding Goes A Long Way
Have you ever been in a situation where you just wished you could get a little understanding from someone and you weren’t getting it? If you’re a human being living on planet earth, I’m guessing you have. You’re certainly not … Read the rest