Tithing ten percent is one of the mosaic laws Could you live on 40% of what you make now? What about 30%? How about 20%? OK, let’s talk it all the way…could you live on 0%? I’m guessing you dropped out at the first question…unless you’re rich. And if you’re rich, you could possibly hang in there all the way to the 0% question. … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Words and Music
This week, on the Truth in Words and Music Podcast, I talked about hope, trust, rejoicing, good deeds, and God’s hearing. I shared lyrics to one of my old songs, and when you tune into this podcast episode, you can hear a hissy, 4-track cassette demo version of it. You don’t wanna miss out on the opportunity to poke fun at my clinkers. As … The rest of the story…
Are you making time for rejoicing? Have you noticed a great distress all over the world? You’re not alone. Lots of people are talking about it. Many Christians are focused on topics like “the end days” or “the last days” or “the end of this age”. I get it. Sure, there’s a disproportionate amount of wars, rumors of wars, and “men’s hearts failing them … The rest of the story…
Do you believe God hears you when you pray? If you’d like to be sure He does, I have some good news for you. You CAN know. For example, there was a guy named John, who wrote this in the Bible: “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” That seems … The rest of the story…
It’s important to remember how to trust God when life is awesome. That might sound a little odd at first. But trusting God oftentimes becomes blurry for the man or woman whose life is full and rich. It’s a human tendency to take the credit and leave God out of the equation, and if you find yourself in that boat right now, I’d like … The rest of the story…
Good without God is a philosophical impossibility. If God does not exist, then good and evil and right and wrong are merely concepts within the minds of individuals. Or at best, a consensus arrived at by process. And if and when “the people” discover they can vote on right and wrong, history shows, over and over, they rarely vote wisely. (can you say Hitler?) … The rest of the story…
Hope is a good thing to have…especially when it’s so scarce. When you realize how numbered your days are…when you understand how many bad people are around…when you wonder how you’ll make it through another day, hope is a good thing to fall back on. Do you have it…hope? Or have you hoped before and things didn’t come through? Or do you question whether … The rest of the story…
In this episode, Tony talks about dark days, indecision, pot, how the wind blows and a baby grows, and even colorblindness. And yet…it’s all positive and upbeat. Seriously. Stay tuned, P.S. Your support for my Words and Music means the world to me. For other awesome ways you can help me get these messages out to others… Discover my ebooks on Amazon.com or Smashwords Get my Podcast Circle me on Google … The rest of the story…
Christmas stress is a matter of focus and trust. As I write this Christmas 2015 is 2 weeks from tomorrow. I’ve already been asked that question I’ve heard every year since I became an adult: “Are you ready for Christmas?” My pat answer is: “I’m always ready for Christmas.” And it’s true. That’s because every single day is like Christmas to me. Every single … The rest of the story…
Do bumps, scratches, and glitches ruin your day? Did you know it’s up to you what can ruin your day? I know that sounds a little weird when you first read it, but let me explain a little with a description of my day. It started off very early and actually very well. No problems getting up on time. Breakfast was nutritious and delicious. … The rest of the story…
Indecision: When not deciding IS deciding – There have been many times in my life when indecision caused me to miss out on opportunities. The good news is…those were situations that only had temporary consequences. I was able to recover and move on. If you’ve lived more than a couple of decades, I’m sure you can relate. But there is one area of your … The rest of the story…
Being Colorblind Can Be A Good Thing To be colorblind means you have a deficiency of color vision. This problem affects a significant amount of the population. And when you consider some of the potential hazards, it’s not something to be taken lightly. Another form of colorblindness shouldn’t be taken lightly either. And that’s the ability to, as Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “judge … The rest of the story…
How the wind blows and how a baby grows: a common answer If you’re a scientist, or even a layman with a curiosity for how things work, you should be in awe of the complexity found in a single, living cell. I’m not talking about merely being curious. I’m talking about being awestruck. Literally! If you don’t understand how all the parts of the bacterial flagellum … The rest of the story…
God is good…but not just any god You can make anything or anyone a god…your god. But that doesn’t make it or them THE God..the one, true, living, loving God who created all the universe. And when you make something or someone into a god…your god…you’re thumbing your nose in the face of the only God who cares about you. Your actual Creator God … The rest of the story…
Not Just “A” Way…The Only Way You might be brilliant. You might be indispensable to your business, your company, your friends, and your family. But you are nothing without the spirit of life in you. I know, in a way, that sounds harsh. But the truth isn’t always a kinder, gentler reality. Oftentimes it’s rough around your edges. The only way you can have … The rest of the story…
Episode 129 of THE Truth in Words and Music Podcast is ready to listen to. Tony talks about hypocritical love, being true to yourself, giving your all to God, and what to do when you’re feeling down and out. If you haven’t already subscribed, the link is below. Stay tuned, P.S. Your support for my Words and Music means the world to me. For other … The rest of the story…
Down and out. You’ll find a lot of self-help articles on how to deal with feeling that way. But I’d like to suggest that your “self” isn’t the best place to look for help. In fact, I’d like to suggest you look for what your Creator says about you. When you do, you’ll discover a much more dependable source for how to deal with … The rest of the story…
Are you giving your all to God? And what does it mean to give your all? It’s not about money, possessions, and household. It means you. Are you giving “YOU” to God? If you don’t feel like you’re giving your all to God, don’t feel too badly. You’re not alone. Neither is anybody else. Selfishness is the original sin, and it’s alive and thriving … The rest of the story…
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 you when you die? I know these are a lot of questions, but if you’re truly gonna be true to yourself, don’t you think … The rest of the story…
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 not hiding your Christianity under a basket…if you’re actually being “salt and light” in this increasingly, tasteless, dark world…you’re gonna experience actual hate trying … The rest of the story…