I once sat in a booth at Chili’s talking to a friend about Genesis 3. He was convinced it was a scam: “How can God punish Adam and Eve for eating from the Tree of Knowledge? Doesn’t everyone want knowledge?” He said God was unfair. I was at a loss, and we went round andContinue reading “SECRETS YOU DON’T NEED TO KNOW, MYSTERIES YOU DON’T NEED TO SOLVE. Genesis 3:6.”
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WORK IS GOD’S PLAN, NOT GOD’S PUNISHMENT. Psalm 104:14,23.
I was obsessed. I woke up running and did not stop till dark. After school, I put on play clothes and was back outside. Life was adventures, tree climbing, pirates, hide & seek, baseball, bicycles, and more. I BELIEVED in play the way others believed in the Dallas Cowboys. PLAY was my team. I LOVEDContinue reading “WORK IS GOD’S PLAN, NOT GOD’S PUNISHMENT. Psalm 104:14,23.”
YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN. Matthew 5-7.
Official portrait of King Charles by Jonathan Yeo, revealed March 13, 2024. Royals have many titles. Before he was crowned King, England’s Prince Charles bore many titles: “The Prince of Wales, Earl of Chester, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Lord of the Isles, Baron of Renfrew, and the Prince and GreatContinue reading “YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN. Matthew 5-7.”
A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand. Mark 3:25.
Manicheanism was a false religion best known for dividing life into an evil sphere and a good sphere. Today the term is used most often to describe those who hold that sort of view. If you believe life is like an old western film where everyone is either a good guy wearing a white hat,Continue reading “A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand. Mark 3:25.”
JFK, the Moon Landing, the Flat Earth. 2 Timothy 2:23.
“Conspiracy Theory” is an apt phrase because it captures an idea for which no other phrase fits. But let’s use instead a phrase not invented by the CIA. Let’s use the broader language of “current events.” We all want to understand current events. Everyone wants answers: who started this war or that war? What roleContinue reading “JFK, the Moon Landing, the Flat Earth. 2 Timothy 2:23.”
Thou Shalt Not Eat: Avoid the Fruit Desired to Make One Wise. Genesis 3:6.
The internet is the new Wild West, a lawless frontier where anyone can set up shop and begin sharing opinions. Because there are no rules—and given the sinful nature of man—there are probably more lies than truths on the web. One I spoke to who has “zero faith in government,” argues that the government isContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Eat: Avoid the Fruit Desired to Make One Wise. Genesis 3:6.”
About Whom Do These Verses Speak? Isaiah 49-61.
Pictured: a crown of thorns made from Greenberg vine. Most obvious lesson learned? In spite of hundreds of paintings to the contrary, said crown must be green. Dried, brown vines cannot be twisted into a crown without breaking. Do you recognize the subject of these verses from Isaiah? “The Spirit of the Lord is uponContinue reading “About Whom Do These Verses Speak? Isaiah 49-61.”
MAMA TALKS ABOUT DEATH. Ecclesiastes 7:1-4.
My mother has always spoken quite casually of her own death. When I was about 12 she said, “I don’t care what you do with my body. When I die, you can just put me in the trash can and drag me out to the curb.” Honestly, I have always found her attitude bold, courageous,Continue reading “MAMA TALKS ABOUT DEATH. Ecclesiastes 7:1-4.”
Feel Good About Your Work, Achievements, Skills, and Talents. Genesis 1:4.
When I taught high school, I remember being chastised by my students. I was talking about being aware of one’s strengths and weaknesses: “For example, I know that I write well. But I don’t always listen well—” “Wow, Mr. Wales. That’s pretty arrogant, don’t you think?” “What? Saying that I write well?” “Yes. That’s soContinue reading “Feel Good About Your Work, Achievements, Skills, and Talents. Genesis 1:4.”
The Bible is the OWNER’S MANUAL for Life. Proverbs 1-4.
When you have car problems, the answers are in the owner’s manual, right? Everything is there: how to change a tire, battery maintenance, oil changes, weather issues, repairs, everything. The Bible is the OWNER’S MANUAL for life. Consider Proverbs: That is so much good advice! I read all of that this morning in the firstContinue reading “The Bible is the OWNER’S MANUAL for Life. Proverbs 1-4.”
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