The Bible is a book of contrasts that requires our best thinking. Romans 12 coaches us to live peaceably with all men. A few pages later, 2 Corinthians 6 warns us not to be unequally yoked together with unbelievers, and Continue Reading →
Sometimes our minds roar recklessly at two-hundred miles an hour but get us nowhere fast. God gifted us with a wonderful place to steer our thoughts even at times like that. Give this song a listen, then come back and Continue Reading →
This song is brilliant. When we first hear the song, it sounds like a kid asking for something. Well, maybe PRAYING for something. As we continue to listen, we begin to realize the kid’s request is remarkable because in the Continue Reading →
One reason we love the record of Daniel and the lions’ den is that it teaches us about real peace, real power and real life. These were very real for Daniel. They can also be very real for each of Continue Reading →
I heard a radio ad offering a service they said would replace my fear with peace. Their plan for peace is to show me how to get my money in order so I would be set financially for the rest of my life. The peace that comes from knowing we will have what we need is, indeed, wonderful. The trick is to see that not all peace is the same. To compare the peace that comes from a healthy bank statement with the peace that Jesus brings is to compare the light that comes from a candle with the light that comes from the sun. We can benefit from both kinds of light, but we must see how they are different. Continue Reading →
One big difference between a stick floating down a river and a human is that a stick cannot decide which way to go. Humans can decide which way to go — and must. This week’s song offers tips on going — and getting there — successfully. Please give it a listen, then come back and we’ll dig for treasure. Continue Reading →
The day fast approaches when we will see Jesus face to face, smile to smile, joy to joy. Between now and then, clouds WILL overspread the sky, but a song like this one encourages us see his light through the darkest storm and hear his voice through the loudest thunder. Continue Reading →
“Do NOT think of a dog wagging its tail! He’s running toward you, happy to see you, and can’t wait for you to pet him. Do NOT picture a happy dog!”
Did you think of a dog just then? I admit I did, even though I was told not to. Why didn’t I think as I was told to think? Well, of course, because minds don’t work like that. The way we stop thinking about one thing is to REPLACE the thought with another. REPLACE! Continue Reading →
I’ve enjoyed this song for years, but never did understand what a “lower light” was. I knew the Bible says “you are the light of the world” and “let your light shine” and “walk as children of light”, but what does a “lower light” do? Recently I learned this song’s history, and learned what these “lower lights” are. It turns out lives depend on these lower lights and people have died when the lower lights were not burning. Give the song a listen, then come back and we’ll talk about being a “lower light” for the Lord. Continue Reading →
Must we repeat ourselves? Sometimes it would be a mistake.Other times it is our highest privilege.Please enjoy this song, and come back for ideas on improving our skills as teachers and as learners. Toilet training in less than a day Continue Reading →