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?” … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Words and Music
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … The rest of the story…
This Thanksgiving who will you be thanking? Who will you be thankful to? And why? I hope you thank God because without Him none of us would be here. He did all the work, and He offers you unending life … The rest of the story…
Happy Thanksgiving 2015. It sounds odd to say that already. It seems like we just took down the Christmas decorations from 2014, and it’s almost time to put them back up again. Time flies when you keep getting up every … The rest of the story…
You can probably think of many times in your life when it looked like there was no good way out of your troubles. I know I can. But I’m fortunate to have an ongoing relationship with God. He’s the shield … The rest of the story…
Are all sins equal? Is everybody in a particular religion to blame for the evils others do in the name of that religion? Is there any religion on earth that can be trusted to offer you the whole truth? The answer to … The rest of the story…
I find it difficult to write anything without trying to make it rhyme in my head. Or without pondering the rhythm of the words. It isn’t obsessive. But it IS almost constant. And dare I make a mention of the … The rest of the story…
Are you smart because you think you’re smart? Are you wise because you believe you’re wise? Do you know yourself better than anyone else does? If you answered yes to one or all three of those questions, you’re trusting in … The rest of the story…
Long life and peace. Those sound pretty good”don’t they? What would it take to be sure you could live peacefully and longer? Eat your vegetables and get plenty of exercise and sunshine…right? Yep, those are good pieces of advice. And … The rest of the story…
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 … The rest of the story…