Jesus loved kids. Most of us do too, but not like Jesus did. If we follow Christ, we follow his example. We love them. Value them. Prioritize them. Then imitate them when it comes to… Read More »Let the Children Come to Me
Sure, we say it. We try to do it. Yet we regularly run into circumstances, schedules, commitments, and relationships that take first place in our thoughts, words, and actions. Such angst, worry, and concerns pull… Read More »Put God First?
Led it Bee.The Beatles were smarter than they’re given credit.The reason I can’t get ahead is because I keep looking back.The only creature on earth with the capacity to worry is a human.It’s possible to… Read More »Speaking Words of Wisdom.
It’s innate. We prioritize our survival, our rights, our wants, our egos, and our choice of restaurants for lunch on Sunday. If someone shares a problem, do you compare it with yours? If someone posts… Read More »ME Monster
TV, radio, and social media offer an abundance of self-appointed experts pointing fingers with accusations of misdeeds they’re simultaneously committing. It’s easy to see it in others, but we all do it. “She’s such a… Read More »Pride and Prejudice
Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Things are Bad. Things are Good. MIKEHARPER JUN 30 READ IN APP It’s true for all of us. Nobody’s life is all good, or all bad. It’s a mix, and… Read More »Things are Bad, Things are Good
Really? (Everybody thinks they’re a nice person.) Many dub “nice” as the premier attribute. The gold standard. Sure, it’s important. But nobody’s nice all the time. Ray Barone from the 90s sit-com “Everybody Loves… Read More »But I’m a Nice Person!
Popped in 7-11 for coffee. $1.96. I gave the lady two dollars. I’m about to tell her to “keep it.” In my hesitancy, she decided for me, “You’re good.” Huh? Momentarily dumbfounded. Wait. In another… Read More »Change the World
I don’t know what causes mood swings. Nobody wants them; few people admit to them. They’re usually “other people.”I was having one. It was a cutting comment a well-meaning listener made, a lack of sleep,… Read More »The mood is dark, but the future is bright.
“I had good intentions.” (Everyone claims good intentions.) “I’m sorry, but…” (No buts.) “I hardly ever talk about people, but…” (In this case, I’ll make an exception.) “I’ll be praying for you.” (As far as… Read More »The Biggest Little Lies (A Partial List of Self-Justifications)