Life in this topsy turvy world I wish the good people I know had all the great successes in life. And I wish the people who thumb their noses at God were the most miserable failures in the world. Yeah, I said it. (And on the The Power of God’s Love Podcast I’ll say it out loud) But since I … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Rhymes
You came from the heart of God I’m sure there are a lot of people who couldn’t care less about the heart of God. After all, they don’t even believe He exists. Much less has a heart. And on a physical level, that’s sorta true. Because God is Spirit. So, He doesn’t have a physical heart. Wait…unless you count Jesus, … The rest of the story…
Walk Stand Sit When I was 13 years old, I prayed with my Grandmother and chose eternal life with God. And from that moment on, my life has been one perfect day after another. That’s how it is when you choose to walk stand sit in the way of the righteous. And turn your back on the ungodly. Are you … The rest of the story…
Invisible Song Machines My songs are beginning to fade away. No, they’re not going away. Just fading away. I’m taking them out of the invisible song machines. And I’m putting them back into physical places. Places where they can be seen and held. Like in the good ol’ days of records, tapes, and CD’s. This digital world has some cool … The rest of the story…
Music makes me happy. How ’bout you? Like the picture says, I promise this ain’t gonna be sappy. But it’s true. Music makes me happy. I don’t mean it forces me to be happy. And I don’t mean ALL music. Some music, of course, is written from a sad or troubled heart and it can take you there, too. But … The rest of the story…
It matters who you’re faithful and true to. I know my 10th grade English teacher would correct me on that sentence. But I said it that way to make a point. Of course, it’s just good sense to be faithful and true to your family and friends, as long as they return the favor. But can any of them keep … The rest of the story…
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … The rest of the story…
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 have to face danger around every corner and over every hill. They really have to go through a lot”and most … The rest of the story…
Sometimes, in this world, bad people do bad things and get away with it. Sometimes they even do horrible things and never get caught. But that’s only in this world. They won’t get away with it forever. Wanna know why it’s never a good idea to do bad things to others? Well, keep reading. You may already know that none … The rest of the story…
Do you ever pray for open doors? I don’t mean the front door of your house. Or the door to the car. I’m talking about the kinds of doors you can’t really see. Would you like to know what happens when those kinds of doors are open? Good. Keep reading. When you pray for open doors, it means you hope … The rest of the story…
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 those things. I’d like to show you 3 bad things selfish people do because I hope you don’t ever wanna … The rest of the story…