Photo from the Sault Star, Salt Ste. Marie, Ontario 1972. Every time I left the house as a little boy my mother said, “Be careful.” It was such a constant greeting that I interpreted it more as a salutation than actual advice. “Be careful” was her way of saying goodbye—or that’s what it seemed likeContinue reading “Be Faithful to the Basics: You Learn By Repetition. 2 Peter 1:12.”
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Exercise and Eat Right. 1 Timothy 4:8
American country music legend Willie Nelson says he’s done with smoking–both tobacco and marijuana. At 90, he’s decided to think more about his health. Of course, he’s been using karate to stay in shape for years. Reaching his 90s at all is remarkable—particularly for a partying musician who has spent years on the road—eating rich,Continue reading “Exercise and Eat Right. 1 Timothy 4:8”
OPPORTUNITY COMES DISGUISED AS ADVERSITY. Isaiah 55:9.
Paul kept being arrested. Why? Because it gave Paul an opportunity to preach to world leaders. In Philippi, Paul led the jailer and his family to Christ. When Paul wanted to go to Jerusalem, everyone told him he would be arrested. He went anyway. When a crowd gathered, Paul preached to the crowd, and someContinue reading “OPPORTUNITY COMES DISGUISED AS ADVERSITY. Isaiah 55:9.”
The WORD is Different from Other Words. Isaiah 55:10-11.
“Too old for Instagram, too young for Life Alert.” “In God we trust—but wash your hands.” “Life’s too short to live in Houston.” People love these things. But not all the words some sign painter strings together are equal. One sign might be a joke from a redneck comedian, while another bears words from aContinue reading “The WORD is Different from Other Words. Isaiah 55:10-11.”
The Water Cycle. Isaiah 55:10-11.
Following college I spent one year working as a substitute teacher. I never turned down a job—I taught all grades, all levels, and all subjects in all the schools of Alief I.S.D. One of the things that surprised me was how often I found myself talking about “the Water Cycle.” I had never heard thatContinue reading “The Water Cycle. Isaiah 55:10-11.”
What About All This Free Time? Isaiah 55:11.
God once sent a punishment that sounds like the year 2020: “Joy and rejoicing have been removed from the orchard: no one is singing or shouting for joy in the vineyards. I have put an end to the shouting.” Isaiah 16:10. In 2020 there was no cheerful shouting. Stadiums were quiet. Weddings were quiet. GraduationsContinue reading “What About All This Free Time? Isaiah 55:11.”
Use Your Imagination.
The Bible is the oldest book most will ever read. These 66 books were ancient when Washington, Columbus, and Luther read them. And the Bible has always been challenging. Today I read one of the harder parts—lengthy descriptions of Solomon’s temple: “He made two capitals of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars,Continue reading “Use Your Imagination.”
How to Improve a Bad Day.
Ever had one of those days? Everything’s going wrong and it’s all catching up with you? Here’s a solution that is guaranteed to work. (See Isaiah 55:11.) Consider David’s prayer in Psalm 3. He has just been betrayed by his son Absalom, and he took his 600 men and is running for his life. BecauseContinue reading “How to Improve a Bad Day.”
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