Archive for March 2021
Active Ignorance
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer and statesman in the 1800s. I ran across this quotation from him that sparked some interesting thinking especially in light of the tumultuous days we’re living in. He said, “There is nothing more frightening than active ignorance.” Active ignorance implies taking something into your mind, and actively using, information that is…
Read MoreThe REAL definition of HOPE
Hope is such an awesome thing. We can’t live without it. It is the theme of the scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. Our hope in God our Creator and hope of a future in God our Redeemer. But hope is misunderstood today and I don’t want you to miss this. Hope today is defined as…
Read MoreSnorkeling
A few years ago my wife and I spent several days snorkeling. If you’ve never done it, make it a point to go to the ocean sometime and spend the day just taking it in. You just can’t believe the beauty that is hidden until you go below the surface. While snorkeling, I made this…
Read MoreWar with grandpa
I watched a comedy last night with my grandkids. It was called “The War with Grandpa.” A hilarious family movie where Granddad moves into his daughter’s and son-in-law’s home. Their youngest son is moved out of his bedroom to make room for Grandpa. He wants his room back so he “declares war on grandpa.” A…
Read MoreAge is only a number
Want an intriguing question? “How old would you be if you didn’t know when you were born?” See, our age points back to a birth certificate and some testimony of others, because you and I can’t remember our birth. I mean, we were there for sure, but you don’t remember the event. Perhaps, you listen…
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