Gotta love a Lab As I begin to write this, it’s been less than 24 hours since one of our best buddies died. And I’m sadder than I’ve been in years. I already miss his face more than words can … Read the rest
Category Archives: Romans
Who is your own worst enemy? Have you ever done something you know you shouldn’t do…and then later, wonder why you did that? How about this? Did you ever pass up on the chance to do something good or right? … Read the rest
Free from the law…but you still wanna pay?! What if you found yourself standing before a judge behind his ominous, oak desk…and you were found guilty of a crime that carried a $20 billion fine? If you’re like the rest … Read the rest
Neither death nor life can separate me from true love. It’s not manly to cry. So, I don’t…as a rule. But I’ll let you in on a secret I haven’t talked much about with anyone except those closest to me. … Read the rest
Ideas Have Consequences – For example, the idea of holiness This quote, that appears by most references to have some from Mark Twain, just popped up on my radar again this week: “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets … Read the rest
Christians are more than conquerors If you could take a minute to try and see yourself from God’s perspective, you might get a better understanding of how Christians are more than conquerors. And that’s true because of one thing, and … Read the rest
How can you fight the feeling when it comes so naturally? When I was in my early twenties I wrote lyrics to songs with hidden meanings. I can’t tell you why, exactly. Even if I told you, it probably wouldn’t … Read the rest
Have you ever committed any lawless deeds? Or are you perfect? Sounds like an old-fashioned expression, doesn’t it? Lawless deeds. What does it mean? Have you ever broken the law? Maybe even 1 or 2 you got away with? Have … Read the rest
Is it hard for you to fall fast asleep at night? I wrote “Fall Fast Asleep” as a lullaby song for kids a few years back. It was part of a collection I called “Lullabye Bye”. And in the lyrics … Read the rest
Does selfishness rob you of the ability to obey the truth? Would you recognize truth if it appeared right in front of your eyes? Or do you think truth is relative…every person develops his or her now truth? Maybe you’re … Read the rest
You know all that bad stuff going on in the world? God’s not doing it! Every day…and I mean Every. Single. Day…all you have to do is get up and read or watch or listen to the news…and you realize … Read the rest
If love is the fulfillment of the law, who needs God…right? Yep, it says so right in the Bible. And it’s written by Paul…the apostle to the gentiles. That’s me. And if you’re not a Jew, that’s you. So, Paul … Read the rest
Is it a good thing to be true to yourself? Do you know who you are? Where you came from? What your purpose is in this life? Do you have a good idea of what (if anything) will happen to … Read the rest
Would you like to know how to spot hypocritical love? Hypocritical love is all around you, so it’s a good idea to be able to discern it. Why? So, you won’t buy into lies and silly, childish euphemisms. If you’re … Read the rest
When life drives you down…when you find yourself on bended knees with the weight of the world on your shoulders…that’s where it’s easiest to find God. It sounds like a terrible place to be. But it’s the perfect place. While … Read the rest
Do you live in a town or city where violent crimes seem unimaginable? Does it make you feel safe and sound in your home and daily life? Unfortunately it doesn’t seem like those kinds of places exist anymore. For example…right … Read the rest
You’re a weak, little thing. Even if you can do a dozen pull-ups, a hundred push-ups, or even a thousand sit-ups. And even if you can run 25 miles, or bike 100 miles, or swim the English channel…you’re still a … Read the rest
You may be young now, but you won’t always be young. One day you’ll have to go out into the world and face the challenges. Every other person who ever lived had to do that, too. No matter what many … Read the rest
You cannot see God, but you can believe in Him Did you know millions and millions of people believe in invisible things? In fact, I think most everybody in the whole world believes in at least one invisible thing. Does … Read the rest
Bad news on the doorstep If you grew up in the 70’s, or if you listen to classic rock stations at all, I’m sure you remember Don McLean’s song “American Pie”. It was a staple of top 40 radio back … Read the rest