Solid Rock or Sinking Sand? With tongue in cheek and no attribution, I offer the following definition of sand: “It’s just tiny little rocks. It is also one phase of the endlessly churning rock cycle that has been shaping the surface of our earth for the last 4.5 billion years.” Compare that to what God did after just six days: […]
Forever and Ever In Disney Princess movies, everybody lives happily ever after. The prince gets his beloved bride, the wicked stepmother and ugly stepsisters get their spankings, and the audience claps. I was in a conversation over Christmas about the “ever after” and how those I was talking to didn’t believe that hell was eternal. I know there are other […]
The Secret We all like to know secrets. It gives us a sense of belonging, of being part of a select group. Today, I was reading Psalm 25. Verse 14 sparked this post. “The secret (also translated: counsel) of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He will make them know His covenant.” I’ve often been asked, “How […]
One Year Later One year ago, I published a post titled, Yesterday Isn’t, Today Is, Tomorrow…Maybe. I won’t rehash all the points I made. But I suggest you go back and read it to see how things have changed. Better? Or worse? There are two issues that surfaced in 2025 that weren’t blipping the radar very loudly until late ‘24. […]
Resolution Resolution is more than the number of pixels on your computer screen. One definition is “An answer or solution to a problem.” Another is “determination.” When typically used on January 1st, it’s usually my 2nd definition. But aren’t they related though? Doesn’t a resolution involve looking back, looking forward, and comparing where you’ve been and how you got there […]
Humble Pie For Christmas It’s the last day of the year. The family has all gone home. The decorations are put away for another year. All that’s left is to vacuum the pine needles. I was reliving the week in my mind when an idle thought intruded. I wondered how many Christmas dinner menus had included humble pie for dessert. […]