No doubt about it. It’s how you started in this life. Empty-handed. And no matter what you do or don’t do, with your life, it will end that very same way. But empty-handed doesn’t have to equal branded and stranded. Yeah, despite what some people will tell you, God did not already decide who will go to Heaven, and who … The rest of the story…
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I’ll tell you, right up front, it’s a metaphor for Heaven. And I didn’t come up with the metaphor because I had to. Because if someone told me I had to, I probably would’ve skipped the whole darn thing. Yeah, I guess I’m just one of those hardheaded writers who doesn’t want to be told how or what to write. … The rest of the story…
If you care about your health, and you certainly should, you probably know how important digestive enzymes are. But did you know that as you get older, your body doesn’t do such a good job of making enough of them? But we live in a time when you can get digestive enzymes in a bottle. How cool is that? I’ll … The rest of the story…
Yeah, I’ve got a sneaky way of saying things. Not every word or sentence I write. But certainly in some key places. Including places like books and music for kids. There are others who use this tactic for more sinister reasons? The difference between me and them is I just told you about my sneaky way. And actually, the sinister … The rest of the story…
Today I read a few snippets of articles that talked about the value of scripture memorization when it comes to teaching kids about faith in Jesus and His word. That brought back memories of vacation Bible school in a small eastern Kansas town. The VBS teacher certainly encouraged scripture memorization. So, being the eager sort of nerd I was to … The rest of the story…
Who cares if you sing truth to a kid? Especially if it’s a very young kid. Because they’re not even gonna know or care if it’s true or not anyway right? They’ll just trust you. Or whatever grown up is in charge. Bingo! That right there is why you should sing truth to a kid. Well, at least if singing … The rest of the story…
I’m sure this doesn’t apply to you because I’m sure your brain is way too sharp. But just in case you know somebody who might be feeling like their thoughts and ideas drift away a little too easily, I have some time-tested advice. Write it down. Even if you don’t have a specific idea, write it down. Because you can … The rest of the story…
I just scanned two or three dozen social media posts that all sounded almost identical. And they all said something similar to this: On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as America’s flag. So, as of Flag Day 2025, it’s been a symbol of freedom, patriotism, and strength for 248 years. Wow, Flag Day 2025 … The rest of the story…
Sure, I could’ve (and maybe should’ve) said daily bread instead of daily grain. But that wouldn’t have rhymed with the retrain your brain part. So, I took some poetic license. And there you have it. Now, what’s all this retrain your brain talk? Well, I could be talking about anxiety and depression, in which case I might give you a … The rest of the story…
I just saw multiple lists of company websites that were down and not functioning properly. Go down the line of this following list to see how much danger your life is in right this minute. Hurry. Do it now. I’ll wait. Twitch Discord Google Cloud Etsy Google Drive Mailchimp Amazon Web Services OpenAI Cloudflare Anthropic DoorDash Supabase Cursor Google AI … The rest of the story…
Complex molecules make up every little bit of your body. Your DNA is so complex it boggles the mind. And it’s so unique that you’re the only one exactly like you. Well…aren’t you something?! But there’s no need to get the “big head” from this revelation. The same is true of every other person on the planet. So “you” means … The rest of the story…
Sleepiness is something I have to deal with a lot more of during my recovery process. Over the course of my life napping didn’t interest me. Because it always felt like a waste of good daylight. But, as it turns out, napping has become a necessity. Yikes! Because sleepiness has become a frequent, almost relentless visitor. Here’s a snippet of … The rest of the story…
Molotov cocktails. And my original music. What do they have in common? Boulder, Colorado. Maybe you already read about that terrorist in Boulder Colorado today. He actually tossed Molotov cocktails into a crowd and burned people. And if we had an actual justice system in America, he would be put to death early tomorrow morning. But don’t hold your breath … The rest of the story…
A wise man once wrote “For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.” Yeah, no amount of bodily exercise can prepare you for that which is to come. But the good news is that which is to come is WAY … The rest of the story…
Note: the last podcast episode said it was number 995. But it was actually 994. And this episode is actually 995. OK, back to your regularly scheduled whatever it was you were doing before I interrupted you. Mindfulness is the cognitive skill, usually developed through meditation, of sustaining metacognitive awareness towards the contents of one’s own mind in the present … The rest of the story…
I did some reading earlier today about this fatigue feeling I’ve experienced since that fateful day, last month, when my personal fuel injector went a little haywire. There are times when I feel like I REALLY need a nap. And, over the course of my life, I haven’t been what you would call a napping kind of guy. So, I’ve … The rest of the story…
One day you’re imagining and planning out your multitude of great ideas. Then, a stroke. And suddenly you’re calculating where your left foot needs to go next. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians “that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.” And I’m here to tell you that a serious change in your health can … The rest of the story…
Read the following list of names and see if you can tell me what the common denominator is with them. – Ferguson’s suicide-by-cop Michael Brown – Aurora theater murderer James Holmes – Islamic Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev – Miami cannibal Rudy Eugene – Trayvon Martin – Baltimore’s Freddie Gray – Vegas Strip murderer Lakeisha Holloway – Planned Parenthood shooter Robert Lewis Dear – Infamous murderer Jodi Arias – … The rest of the story…
Yes, miracles are real. And I believe God can manifest one anytime He wants or desires. Are you with me so far? Well, get ready to jump off this train. Because I’m about to make a stop where many, if not most, Christians (and pretty much everybody else) don’t wanna go. Miracles are real. But God isn’t using them right … The rest of the story…
If this was an article for a health and wellness client, I couldn’t actually say food is medicine. In order to protect my client from lawsuits and such, I would have to say “food can be medicine.” But since I’m sharing my own opinions, I can say food is medicine. Yeah, don’t get too excited. Because that doesn’t mean ALL … The rest of the story…