Podcasts by Dinner and a Bible, aka the funny things my kids say in front of Jesus.

Reliability and quiet go hand in hand. from 2023-08-29T00:59:22

Just to understand likability; we use studies reflecting the Bible for this one.

Love those that don’t impress you from 2023-08-12T01:28:12

The world is full of hate. No need to spread it around.

Next lesson from 2023-08-12T01:13:13

Wow

Well, it’s an odd place where our lives are but we are committed to teach the kids Jesus is real. from 2023-08-04T03:25:38

We discuss the bond of friendship and sometimes you need persistence to make things work.

Stephen Hawking is one of the smartest men of our times. Pardon me, but I need to disagree with him. from 2023-06-21T01:16:28

Time is finite. Our brains are even more finite. For a God that lives (if that is the proper word) in a dimension we can’t even imagine (3D being in a 2D world example) then he would be beyond time...

Humiliation and humility are different things from 2023-06-16T02:08:54

A child can have a good sense of humility but still be a fun and loving kid.

Kids turn; they need to find scripture that will help them become better. from 2022-04-19T04:27:37

Listen to my kids preach. They did a great job.

I’m still traveling but still contact the family during their dinner from 2022-04-16T00:45:54

It’s so odd how many people believe they know hell is on earth and are willing to take lives to escape. Please know Mark 13:31, use it to the Fake Prophets while you run away very fast.

Away from home but still praying and correcting the kids when I can from 2022-04-14T00:42:05

Love my family. Which means I am obligated to correct my children.

Palm Sunday 2022 from 2022-04-11T01:15:22

Listen and visually put together what happened…is there something you’ve never noticed before?

Guests tonight shaped my life and God confirmed how important my friend is. from 2022-04-10T00:13:25

Why would a person not go to family for help first?

The tongue. Odd how often it’s mentioned in the Bible. from 2022-04-08T06:52:58

Tongues or Languages is a key to human evolution and God’s master plan to sow love. It’s also the source of lies and deceit. Be very careful with it.

Sacrifice in Leviticus is brutal. from 2022-04-07T00:25:25

We discover what the Bible says and how to relate. We own small birds just for reference.

Kids turn to talk about a scripture they studied. from 2022-04-06T00:35:08

Giving and anger. Two items that Christians need to contemplate often.

Catching up to Sunday Service. from 2022-04-04T23:49:50

This set of scripture is a hard alignment. Yet we figured it out. The past is not a good place to linger.

Doing my daughters homework scripture again. from 2022-04-04T01:11:05

Sorry for the disappearance. Kids were doing a musical three nights straight so we didn’t eat dinner as a family.

My son got insulted but sometimes asking questions about the insults brings clarity. from 2022-03-31T00:41:16

We discuss the art of asking questions because Jesus did it so well.

The torture of Jesus seems to escape Christians who lynch. from 2022-03-30T01:02:19

How does one go to Sunday Easter service and not see the hypocrisy of lunching a 15 year old?

Sunday service reading from 2022-03-29T01:42:49

Sometimes being logical isn’t spiritual. I do believe no one on this earth is pure. Everyone is annoying to someone. We need help to be pure.

One of the sheep? You’re the most important. Complain to the judge? That works. from 2022-03-28T00:38:10

In so many ways the Bible is not straight forward. It must be seen in the entirety of the parable.

Why do we need to read the Bible. from 2022-03-26T01:58:18

Even when the Old Testament was new, God stated the pursuit reading is for keeping our faith. Prayerfully in a spiritual way and not with hate and vindictive reasons.

You do you. Control what you can control. from 2022-03-24T02:21:21

The Bible is about treating others with the Golden Rule but…after you straighten out your own self and your family.

Sunday message. A hard one to line up together. from 2022-03-23T00:19:07

Moses saved the Jews from Egypt via baptism through water but most did not make it. Paul said his baptizing for Jesus isn’t assurance that one is saved but the action following it will dictate. Las...

Quiz time. Scriptures in the old round out the New Testament from 2022-03-22T00:17:02

Listen to the scriptures and see how they overlap.

Daughter has scripture homework. So we helped her out during dinner. from 2022-03-21T01:46:04

It’s tough being disable but God gave us friends. It’s tough being rich but God gave us what we need.

I was told there would be no math. from 2022-03-17T02:15:35

The Old Testament is a good read if you don’t take it as a science book. Some great stuff if you look into it as a whole message.

Perfectionism is a trap. Godliness is the way. from 2022-03-16T02:06:30

Sometimes we feel pressure to be perfect but that’s Satan trying to blind us from God’s helper.

My daughter had scripture homework for dinner time. from 2022-03-14T01:04:19

Hoping this helps listeners that also have home work. Focus on the author and what he experienced. A story will always come up for discussion.

The word “Why” is an important word in the Bible. We should not follow blindly. from 2022-03-13T03:31:50

Successful leaders have two attributes. You can find both in the Bible. Resilience and the openness to ask why over and over. Understanding is needed for a leader.

International women’s day. After +200 years, women are still fighting for their rights as people. from 2022-03-12T02:09:59

Women are historically visions in the Bible. This means they are not usually Queens or Powerful people. There is stories of feminine heroism in the Bible and that’s God letting us know that even w...

Hate has infiltrated America. from 2022-03-11T01:29:40

It’s tough to see the country of my youth, where I had neighbors of all ethnicities, devolve in hate and prejudice.

Corrective Action Preventive Action. The best way to live life. from 2022-03-09T07:24:31

If you’re mouth runs too fast, God says learn from your embarrassment. I’m old and this is still one I often trip on. Weigh your words carefully.

Breaking news. First mammal to be seen giving a virgin birth. from 2022-03-08T01:21:48

I’m hoping to deepen the conviction that Jesus was born of the spirit AND God is the ultimate scientist since he created the science.

Mad World. It’s a good reminder that tomorrow can be different. from 2022-03-06T02:07:46

I know my kids will find it hard to share spiritual strength at their age. I told them that asking for our help, even throwing us the blame for good scripture; “My dad says the Bible mentions hard...

SWOT. Jesus is a good guide for analyzing the mission ahead. from 2022-03-05T03:00:41

Teaching the kids that an understanding of your scenario is always a good idea. SWOT is a good way of doing that.

Different folks is the make up of a great church. from 2022-03-04T02:10:59

Family make up can also be defined by the Bible. Work places too. Warning, my family is crazy.

What do old people regret? Consider the most joyful? from 2022-03-02T01:44:43

Today we look at family dynamics. It might surprise you that hard times maybe the best of times.

To persevere is to grow stronger. from 2022-03-01T02:16:33

The Bible is clear that being strong comes from going through rough times.

The universe is described in the Bible. It was people who thought earth was the center, not God from 2022-03-01T01:03:51

I wanted to be be an astronaut as a child. Maybe my son might take the needed steps to explore the stars.

Hard not to notice the powerful want others to grovel. With digital videos, they can’t lie anymore from 2022-02-26T08:00:25

People who believe they deserve more than others, and even above the law, are getting caught every month. Sadly, we need to make sure our own hearts are protected.

War. I didn’t think my kids had to worry about it. from 2022-02-25T09:08:17

The Bible is fairly clear on what would happen to Jerusalem. Some people use it to scare young Christians today but it’s misunderstood. The new wars today is about resolving your personal faith. ...

Does God hate those who can’t afford nice clothes? from 2022-02-25T00:39:01

When I read this passage as a kid, and I knew I didn’t have nice clothes, I felt sad. Thankfully, this is not as simple as wearing the wrong clothes.

Hope, faith, and action. All three is needed to have a relationship with God. from 2022-02-23T02:10:40

We talk about how change happens. My son devolved into a kid with doubt. That he can’t change. Ever. That’s simply not true. We miss the miracles if we doubt the change. If we doubt the miracle...

When do we learn about consequences? from 2022-02-21T23:30:40

Adam and Eve didn’t stand a chance against the serpent. They didn’t understand consequences. As we grow older we go from thinking 5min ahead to 5 years ahead. This is how we can find peace today, ...

Adam, Abraham, and Moses has a different standard than Jesus. from 2022-02-21T02:02

These scriptures show the elevation from human teachings to Godly teachings.

Do you feel scared? Lonely? Lost in boredom? In a Foggy Haze? from 2022-02-19T01:49:43

In 6th grade I prayed for a few things beyond protection. I prayed for friends to spend a lonely summer with. Behold God delivered! Best summer ever in the concrete jungle of Chicago.

Ian and mom had a fight. When I came home I told him to find 2 scriptures that pertain… from 2022-02-18T01:55:55

So this was a last minute sermon. I also showed him that the Bible demands I discipline my children or I become the fault of the family.

Humbleness is a key to a Christian life. from 2022-02-17T02:57:24

It’s hard to see oneself as arrogant but even harder to change it.

Google invalid baptisms in Arizona because of one word! from 2022-02-16T01:58:02

Yikes. When are we going to stop being Pharisees and Sadducees? Where is the heart? The motive? The Spirit?

Sunday Reading from 2022-02-15T01:17:05

People pleasing is not Godly. We finally found proof in the Bible :)

God commands us to be Strong And Courageous from 2022-02-13T02:30:27

We taught weight lifting exercises for the kids to grow strong. They hated it, took time out of their day. So we discussed how being Strong is a request from God himself and that it leads to courage.

What is Christ like? Are you like Christ? from 2022-02-12T03:09:20

An article about what Americans who considers themselves Christians is eye opening…

Sometimes we don’t know what we have from 2022-02-09T01:56:50

You need to see the patience of God to see his power…

I read today that most friendships have an expiration date. Wow, it’s true and sad. from 2022-02-08T04:01:39

The Bible loves friendship and family. People do grow apart though and we need to understand that’s a normal part of growing up.

Todays church scripture is showing a glaring character for all the biblical heroes. from 2022-02-07T01:26:26

Who ever you are, God wants a relationship with you. To touch your soul, to be your guide, it’s us who run and hide like Adam and Eve.

Sadness to read a former miss America (Lawyer for Civil rights) died depressed. and hopeless. from 2022-02-04T01:40:56

There is a heaven on earth. A path to a joyful life. God wrote it down in the most depressing book of all…

What is the similarity between Isaac and Jesus? from 2022-02-03T01:40:11

It’s traumatic to see Isaac being sacrificed by his dad Abraham. What was going through Isaac’s mind? Read the words describing Jesus on the cross. The story is the same. Except in the Jesus stor...

You think passing your wife as your sister once is enough to learn your lesson? from 2022-02-02T01:32:54

This makes frustration into a whole new level of “Seriously?”

God walked the earth before the mention of Jesus. He spared lives but also brought justice. from 2022-02-01T01:02:14

The story of Abraham finding mercy for a city as well as the odd actions of Lot and his wife is more than meets the eye. Adults and Teens only for this podcast.

Why did God not punish Abram when he lied about Sarai being his sister? from 2022-01-29T08:38:02

A lot of questions on this part of the Bible. Maybe Sarai liked being in the Haram? Back then, woman were property. Then again why the blight to Pharaoh’s fields? He didn’t know Sarai was the wi...

Rainbow Promises. What is it? from 2022-01-29T02:03:48

God seems mean at times. God seems insensitive. That’s what the devil wants you to think so you abandon the Bible.

Should you believe in Noah? from 2022-01-27T01:30:19

My son, who has an autistic mind full of logic and science, had a hard time with Noah. Then I showed him that he only needs to believe why the story is there. Like other stories Jesus told the people.

God has a way of communication that is different than business communication. from 2022-01-25T00:58:40

Does your parent speak as if they don’t know the answer to their questions? This seems to be God’s way as well…

Sunday Service Scripture. Teaching the kids there is usually a link between all three readings. from 2022-01-24T08:02:06

The body of the Church has always been a priority to God. There are talents that should be spread accordingly. Plus they should follow the ”Word” as a guide.

What were you thinking? Pretty much what every angel thought when Woman (Pre-Eve) bit that fruit. from 2022-01-22T02:11:45

Eve was only named after she became the Dawn of Mankind. She was comfy and did not need to bare children in the Garden. Booted onto the Earth as we know it, everything was built to starve them and ...

Reading the Old Testament takes faith but not blind faith. from 2022-01-21T02:19:05

Many of the conservative world uses Old Testament ideology but they miss the point that it points to Jesus’s. In the mess of the slaughter is Jesus and possibly a humorous Holy Spirit.

Life is a struggle. What makes one person succeed and others fail? from 2022-01-20T02:08:57

Don’t be bitter, be better by inviting the strongest being I know in your heart and life.

Hunger. The Bible says it is bad, and then good, which is it? from 2022-01-19T01:14:08

What really is hunger to God. It is motivational and like money, power, and sex, it’s a dual edge sword.

Martin Luther King Day. The Bible and slaves. from 2022-01-18T02:05:01

Data is important when one looks back in History. Today, there is no excuse for having slaves. Even if you live in a third world country with different religious beliefs. Step back 200 or 12000 ye...

Gifts, weddings, promises, and faith. from 2022-01-17T02:38:53

Today we talk about the representation of our faith to God the same as our faith to Marriage. Forgive my daughter and her playground comments, it’s taken care of both at home and school where she h...

Death as a celebration? Why, yes. Everyone will punch out some day but are you preparing? from 2022-01-15T02:39:34

Solomon hated the thought of death. God gave him so much that he was sad to leave it behind. Do we feel that way? Or are we preparing for people who were impacted by us to miss our smiles, our comp...

Self Pity. Everyone has gone through this despair. We discuss why the devil loves us doing it. from 2022-01-14T02:40:01

All of his are unique but do we appreciate it or loathe it? Consider other successful people who have done amazing things with similar circumstances.

Newborn Faith? What Faith could a newborn possibly have? from 2022-01-13T01:21:08

Ian definitely had newborn faith to his mother. Remy also but not as severe. It’s an interesting description for faith. It’s almost an essential faith, to know you will not die because mom will t...

Mom asked that I never lie to her, that I tell her my secrets. from 2022-01-12T02:37:25

Mom was greatly disappointed but she did have a point and God asked Moses for us to be honest to him and each other.

Women in the Bible have two different narratives. from 2022-01-11T01:40:29

Jesus treated and respected women more than the Fathers and Prophets of old. Which I believe is a symbol of how we need to change our treatment of woman.

Sunday reading. Wisdom and Proverbial thinking in the Old Testament seemed limited? from 2022-01-10T01:20:13

Then Jesus gave the Holy Spirit of loving kindness, forgiveness, and humility…to everyone who would pray for it.

Widows, grandparents, children, are the ones God asked everyone to watch and take care of. from 2022-01-09T03:15:52

Jesus and the Old Testament agree that kids and widows need to be taken care of by society. The number of ways we don’t is a little scary.

Murphy is the anti-Proverbs. from 2022-01-07T01:53:19

If we don’t fear God, the Bible is a different read. If money is above God, people suffer, and if you are easily fooled (fear everyone), you might get shot by your two year old.

Numbers is misused by racist. That no races intertwine. Wrong x 100 from 2022-01-06T02:30:56

The purity of people is not a Jesus preaching. He loved Romans, Samaritans, and even mention the only person healed by Elija was an Assyrian General with leprosy.

How does the Bible describe types of selfishness. from 2022-01-05T01:36:26

We discuss societies selfishness as well as our individual selfishness. Think about your own observations of selfishness around you or maybe in you.

Does your environment influence who you are? What does the Bible say about that? from 2022-01-04T02:39:35

It’s clear that our upbringing helps us become who we are. It can be all undone by new friends, friends that change, and society changes as a whole. It’s not changing that is bad. Bad ideas and co...

How long of a trip was the Magi trip? Did they all start in the same place? Herod doesn’t see it? from 2022-01-03T04:26:50

There are questions in the story and even the prophecy. Like what are treasures from the see? Did Jesus get pearls? Jesus mentions pearls. How many months after the star appeared did it take for...

God has great advice for Goals. Do you know what the spirit says about it? from 2022-01-02T02:28:37

Make your 2022 great. Place goals in front of you and don’t take your soul, eyes, and efforts away from that direction.

God loves goals. He wants to help but do you want his help? from 2022-01-01T02:17:31

Two years ago, Christmas 2019, I was unemployed. With no calls for interviews, and bleakness in the want ads, I had nothing but hope and a goal. BTW, King Saul wanted to kill David to keep him fro...

Does the next generation get the sins of their father/mother? from 2021-12-31T01:48:12

Yes, there is a scenario where kids do what they see but individuals can stop the madness. It has to be purposeful. It has to be recognized. With Jesus it can be done.

Faith and healing. If people don’t believe in you, it’s important that you believe in yourself. from 2021-12-29T07:08:43

An amazing story of medicine and perseverance.

What is scarier than a home invasion? from 2021-12-28T07:09:02

A speech that invigorated Christians to throw away a part of the gospel which shows a direct command from Jesus. In the end that’s where it might lead to, fanatical people using conservative values...

Do you know why Christians wear “We are lions not sheep?” Are they right? from 2021-12-26T02:37:11

Scripture has some wisdom not only through content but the number of times Jesus mentions a word. Lion, sheep, goat, the devil, and even the contrast between old and New Testament.

Is Jesus real? from 2021-12-23T01:04:25

Short answer is yes :) and it starts with knowing he walked the earth.

The other trait of confident people. from 2021-12-22T01:23:56

Jesus knew braggarts and he also knew people contemplating and looking for help. He thought the latter was important for God to have a relationship with.

Interesting solution for the poor. Jesus threw me off with this particular scripture. from 2021-12-21T01:33

I read with an engineer brain At times it catches me off guard when Jesus goes to left field.

Jesus had no class. Zero in the eyes of the cool and in the know. from 2021-12-20T03:44:22

Sounds weird to look down on someone because their dad worked with tools and their hands. This isn’t just an 80’s teen movie it has been around a while.

When would Warren Buffet want to hire someone slow and dumb? from 2021-12-18T02:43:55

The amplified Bible is a nice to read. It gives me a great laughs but also leads me to ponder more ideas of what God wants me to know.

Sadness during Christmas from 2021-12-15T01:54:57

Faith can be enhanced by hardships but I don’t want hardships for my kids. I pray they can find faith without the experience I had to go through.

Love. What is it? from 2021-12-13T23:48:01

So discussing love with kids is always unpredictable. Although I predict you can guess which one says love is a trap :)

Imposter syndrome is anxiety that can also be resolved by instructions in Proverbs. from 2021-12-12T03:03:24

Proverbs 12 speaks about being open and not a exaggeration expert. Fake it until you make it is not the answer. Faking can prevent open and honest request for more info and asking for help. I have...

Don’t ignore the advice of the Holy Spirit. from 2021-12-10T03:33:32

As kids we tend to focus on other things, tik tok, screen time, and some “me me me” moments. Understanding wisdom is more knowledge of your weakness, strength, and others.

Advent catch up! Plus remembering Pearl Harbor from 2021-12-08T01:09:49

Family time for Advent Chocolate and remembering the start of WW3 for the US and the Philippines.

Doctors can’t help people who are sick. from 2021-12-06T23:45:13

Jesus can’t help those who believe in their righteousness above his empathy for humanity. Including the scientific allowances he blesses us with.

God will remove the obstacles for Jews to come home from 2021-12-06T01:58:35

In a manner of speaking, Mountains and Oceans are no longer a difficulty for communicating and travel. In 2021, you can easily Face Time or buy a plane ticket to anywhere, including “seeing” what’s...

Neo Nazis are on the rise…claiming to be Christians from 2021-12-04T03:01:37

It’s hard when the origin of hate is in the Bible.

A good person treats others with empathy and kindness from 2021-12-04T01:15:46

Power sometimes takes away empathy. Which is tough since they are the ones that can change lives the most.

What does God want from us from 2021-12-01T23:52:22

Do or die to me (Deuteronomy) actually has the answer Jesus gave the teacher of the law.

Turpin parents used the Bible to abuse their kids. They were both church leaders and “righteous” from 2021-12-01T01:39:31

Once again I teach my kids to have faith Jesus and God is real, loving, and cares for us. Many out there mutate Christianity on tidbits and leave the whole of the Bible to rot into obscurity. You ...

People are part of the church, but people are not THE church. You only follow the example of Christ. from 2021-11-30T02:26:09

I fell away from the Catholic Church only to discover other churches have the same issues. I’ll stake my home in this faith and train my kids to think independently via the Bible and the parables o...

Job, an example of wisdom. from 2021-11-24T02:58:20

Sometimes it’s hard who to believe. Follow the wisdom. Science is God. There isn’t enough money in the world for entire sector of the population to die willingly. Read and pray. Pray for the world.

The world, the internet, will impact pull you in every direction. Where is true north? from 2021-11-23T03:05:38

The Bible is an interesting guide. The whole of it must be read and don’t limit your brain by seeing literally. Look at it as a whole like you would a parable. A point I always make to the kids. ...

What is a King? The Alpha Omega? Power and Loyalty? from 2021-11-22T01:17:54

Today we discuss these items of Kingship, loyalty, and power…with an 11 year old and a 14 year old. Yikes!

Lonely tree, lonely people. Not always the same. from 2021-11-21T02:37:31

Some people don’t mind being alone. Monks, Unibomber, and hermits. What fruit they produce is the important aspect. Faking it until you make it, can get you scorched. Make sure you are giving each...

People can be mean even at church from 2021-11-14T00:58:33

Jude was really disappointed at the church. We need to be better. We need to look at prayer as a defense in the Lord Christ Jesus as the goal.

How do you absorb the tougher messages of the Bible from 2021-11-12T02:07:20

Old Testament judgement is harsh but Jesus also mentioned tough points. How do we deal with these messages?

Think and ponder. It’s what God appreciates in a person. from 2021-11-10T02:03:27

Thomas Edison, Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, and Jesus himself. Ponder and think. Choose a quiet place. Your life will be better for it.

Time to talk about the light from 2021-11-08T23:43:48

The world doesn’t get judged by Christ. It was judged before he got here. We can see the love of darkness in the news, politicians, and people in general. You can only control yourself so do so bec...

Sunday. Got a lot done. Scripture was interesting. Rewarding sacrifice but reject bad leaders. from 2021-11-08T01:33:29

Today we see that sacrifice is important to God but he also knows there are church leaders who exploit this.

Integrity. God needs it from us from 2021-11-07T01:05:58

Integrity. Warren Buffet also stated it’s needed (not a want) for all his businesses.

You need to forgive. Christ has no power to save without forgiveness. from 2021-11-06T01:40:57

God knows what you need forgiveness for but we still have to ask. This is the process needed for salvation.

The fools think they are wise. Fools can’t see they are blind. from 2021-11-05T00:18:24

The wise keep quiet. The fools yell they are not sheep.

How is victory found? from 2021-11-03T01:11:19

To get victory the disciples confronted draw backs. This is the hardest part, don’t turn away! Don’t escape, bear through the pain, and savor the delivery of victory.

Science is not anti Bible and the Bible is not anti science from 2021-10-30T01:04:16

Open your understanding of whom God was talking to, a shepherd who knew math, and it will make sense.

Who is bright as the sun? Graced by God? from 2021-10-29T00:49:10

Isaiah has an amazing description of a godly being. Let’s discuss.

Defend the faith, not the church from 2021-10-27T19:53:06

Jesus saw what church defenders looked like. Pharisees, Temple Leaders, and the like. He also showed how to handle them

Sunday discussion about who Jesus wants to help from 2021-10-25T00:40:22

Sometime I hear parenthetical words in the Bible. I’m absorbing the verses as if I’m there and things pop into my head. Hope you and others are not offended.

A story of the teen Joseph from 2021-10-23T01:26:06

The whole Bible is wisdom in a story. Including Joe and his Bro’s.

Money makes money. This is a biblical principle. from 2021-10-22T00:50:58

Make use of what you have access to for the benefit of your future self. Don’t bury what little you have under fear and despair.

Who were the Levites? Why were they made priests? from 2021-10-18T22:19:36

A good academic background on the Jewish priests. Short 10min but the kids will need this for the end of the year quiz :)

Sacrifice is the need of the hour from 2021-10-18T00:40:50

Follow the example of Christ and sacrifice your wants for the needs of others.

Difference between ignorant and foolish? Prudence and astute? from 2021-10-15T23:59:54

How being to close with one scripture ruins the viability of the entire Bible.

Question: what’s the only birthday party mentioned in the Bible? from 2021-10-13T01:13:26

The hint. The phrase “given to you on a silver platter” originates from this event.

Jealousy is a horrible sin from 2021-10-12T00:45:35

Talking to the kids about holding back their anger and dealing with jealousy properly. Crucify what Jealousy wants you to do. Follow the Spirit.

It’s tough finding knowledge. from 2021-10-10T22:57:53

Money and riches at times causes our spiritual side to shrink. Fight to be Godly. Open the word to read wisdom. Have wisdom lead your life.

The Serenity Prayer from 2021-10-09T02:32:25

The first time Mrs Kelly shared this prayer, it was such a relief. Happiness is working towards an understanding of what you have, what you can control, and not what you don’t have or wish you had.

Seeds. The word of God doesn’t always work on people. from 2021-10-08T03:05:24

The crap that happens in this world can be explained by one of two reasons. Money and sex. So when people preach and they have a lot of money or embroiled on scandal…can they really be of God? Ma...

Anger anger anger from 2021-10-06T01:17:34

I hope my kids can stop their anger. They remind me of myself. So the hope is they change sooner than I was able.

Nice better great. from 2021-10-06T01:14:53

This letter to Timothy captures three amazing teachings of God.

Eve came from a rib. Maybe. from 2021-10-04T00:31:35

Marriage is important to God but in history this has been misused. Divorce and remarried couples can be more blessed than people who have never divorced.

Resentment is a down escalator to hell from 2021-10-02T01:15:37

Please let go the “pick ons” when you grow up. People who “pick on” your shoes, clothes, style, glasses, race, and so many other things. Let it go. File it as false. Trust God when he says your g...

The Rich and Prophets from 2021-09-27T00:15:30

The sharing of Christ has become numerous and sometimes for profit.

Politics make people weird and God made science suffers for it. from 2021-09-25T01:00:30

We look at the loco Jews that left Egypt. Common sense went out the window and today is no different.

Why is it so hard to find peace? from 2021-09-24T01:04:12

We think of the wrong solutions and goals for peace. The Bible has it correct, there is no peace here. Not without God.

Self control is work. Jesus compared it to being crucified. from 2021-09-21T04:20:43

Don’t feed rage. It’s so easy to consume anger and light a first fire. It’s harder to sacrifice, to follow the Holy Spirit, and end the selfishness.

Fear can be good for the soul or make us do stupid things. from 2021-09-21T00:56:55

Perspective from God helps us from being stupid or being “Deer in Headlights”

Hear me out. Why is my faith that the Bible is true teachings of God and is a huge parable. from 2021-09-18T01:23:47

So I teach my kids to bypass the traps that people use to dismiss the Bible. Also the trap that make crazy zealots who take the Bible as literal.

The great flood. How evil is man? Why didn’t God see this coming? from 2021-09-17T06:54:49

I read the Bible not to fit a narrative but as Jesus preached, as a parable. With those lenses, the Noah passages makes sense.

Blind leading the blind from 2021-09-11T01:19:42

And blind sheep lead the flock

Pray always. It’s how God works. from 2021-09-08T01:48:17

The devil can make you forget what you need. Horrible but true.

Short story on trusting the wrong people from 2021-09-07T01:01:06

Use scripture, use prayer, use parents that love you, and run from people full of greed.

God thinks ahead. As shown in prophecy of the miracles he would bring. from 2021-09-06T05:27:10

We also should think ahead. The road to great things is not void of pain. Expect hardships with achieving greatness.

Friends correct and enemies don’t from 2021-09-05T02:40:18

Pray to God to see through to the true intentions of people

Fear, outside of God, is the Mind Killer from 2021-09-04T01:30:30

Discuss why we are afraid of certain things; flu shots, spiders, losing a game boy. Are you as afraid of God’s opinion?

Time is used by Satan to steal the victory God has for us from 2021-09-03T01:00:54

Personal stories of God caring.

When accused, ask for details and keep a pure heart when innocent. from 2021-09-02T00:54:53

Job had some pretty rough friends.

Three type of friends from 2021-09-01T03:28:33

Jesus spoke about persistence but in the parable he also showed three type of friends.

Compassion. It’s an important aspect of Jesus. from 2021-08-31T00:53:13

Jesus was moved by widows and children. The world isn’t built to take care of those two groups.

Do not stray, add, remove from these commands… from 2021-08-30T01:48:19

Or look at the intent instead.

Jesus explains that you can be too rich. from 2021-08-27T02:26:02

Eat drink and be merry is a good thing right? Well, does one need to hoard even after achieving a great life?

Peter writes a wise letter from 2021-08-27T02:22:24

Doing the right thing doesn’t always give you instant reward. God gives the reward on his timeframe.

No poop allowed in God’s Army. from 2021-08-27T01:38:36

True and odd thing. God does not like poop in the camp. Please bury it. :)

Taliban plus educated women engineers equals disaster from 2021-08-20T01:37:36

God showed me how wrong I could be when thinking about certain red states.

Out of the mouth overflows the heart from 2021-08-20T00:14:30

Mom’s favorite scripture. Yeesh. She doesn’t even have to say this, she just stares and you know what she’s thinking.

Focus like the turtle against the rabbit. A key to outpacing the devil. from 2021-08-20T00:12:25

Paul asked Timothy to not pay attention to the noise of this world. It’s a winner’s attitude.

Bread, it’s more than delicious. Yet it’s 2nd to faith. from 2021-08-17T01:11:05

We discuss bread, friends, and testing friendships

Sunday message and dinner from 2021-08-16T04:01:46

Remy asked, does she still have the Holy Spirit even if she doubts? Yup, she does and so many others too.

Fear in others is sometimes wise. Fear in God is is a sign of attentive love. from 2021-08-15T04:16:10

All of life includes people we need to be cautious of, stay away from, and a few we get 100% support 100% of the time. I’m reminded that God, although correction is never easy, always wants us to b...

You can’t help but love St John. from 2021-08-11T03:30:45

He’s the friend we’ve always wanted.

Sometimes the Bible is used incorrectly. from 2021-08-11T03:27:37

The dark mood is due to the nonsense that people spout as biblical wisdom…

Love, eat, keep moving from 2021-08-11T03:25:12

This is Godly advise for good living.

Anger can kill from 2021-08-11T03:22:21

Still on the topic of anger. So much devastation can be caused when angry. Including murder.

Anger is from the devil from 2021-08-11T03:19:54

People love to lash out. Anger makes you dumb.

Ah Paul. We do agree on many other things. from 2021-08-11T03:18:14

Like many, Remy has her doubts. We just keep reading the Word and pray it impacts her heart. It’s our love and duty.

Another writing from Paul. This time about not judging. Wait. What? from 2021-08-04T00:19:25

So even in his writing, judging people isn’t right. Love your enemy has far reaching impact even with Paul.

The Bible is more a parable than a text book. If you disagree research what Roman of the time wrote from 2021-08-04T00:17:04

Love God. Love one another. All else will fall into place. This is a hard episode. To show the Bible is not check boxes. Not a straight line of code. More of a poem, a story, a loving parable.

All people have done wrong. Romans, a letter from Paul. from 2021-08-04T00:11:58

How do you live? How do you repent? How do you learn?

Romans. Paul is not my favorite character in the Bible, but taken with a grain (or bag) of salt… from 2021-07-28T01:09:58

Paul can teach us a lot.

More Ecclesiastical teachings from 2021-07-27T00:52:38

The family has fun at my expense

Sunday service and physics class from 2021-07-27T00:51:42

Jesus feeding thousands isn’t an uncommon Bible story. Did you know it can be explained by physics.

Enjoy your youth from 2021-07-22T02:29:32

…But don’t go crazy even though youth tends to want to!

Enjoy the day. Yup, Ian thinks Solomon might have been bipolar :) from 2021-07-21T05:42:40

I like the “enjoy the sun” personality of King Solomon.

Some shepherds don’t care about sheep? from 2021-07-19T18:24:49

God is using sheep herding as an example of a good leader. If Jesus is the chief shepherd than his voice should be the best one to follow.

Ecc 11: Take the chance! from 2021-07-18T01:04:07

You can’t wait until the perfect moment. Go for it!

The common theme is clear. People who don’t think about what they are doing fail at being wise from 2021-07-07T01:11:40

Ecc 10 is straight to the point. We think Solomon couldn’t stand fools but this confirms it.

Jesus loves a good debate, but not with people with a narrative and that can never be convinced. from 2021-07-04T19:04:11

God, before even being born, told his prophet it’s the duty for holy men to warn the people…but the convincing part was never assured.

Wise and foolish live in the same city. Both are easily forgotten. from 2021-07-03T02:20:35

Tough crowd. Doesn’t matter that one save a whole community, they will forget what was taught. Sadness.

Is death fair? Yeah, Solomon asked this. from 2021-07-02T01:14:52

Death is the most fair. Wise, fool, smart, stupid, and everyone else will wind up worm food. Soooo. We enjoy the right life as advised by God.

We cannot understand God…but we shouldn’t stop trying from 2021-06-30T00:01:51

Solomon is saying that anyone who thinks they know God is a liar. Brings me back to the 2 dimensional beings can never understand a 3 dimensional being…

Justice Reward and Punishment from 2021-06-29T04:56:58

Well, this is a reminder of how U.S. politicians and investment bankers make us wonder, “how do they escape the jail time?”

Ecclesiastical sadness from 2021-06-29T04:15:39

Still, in his deep thoughts, there are memories of happiness…eat, drink, enjoy your work.

Sunday Scripture time. God created us to be eternal? from 2021-06-29T04:12:36

Interesting take on the healing of the child who’s dad is supposed to hate Jesus

Making Promises. Be very careful when you make it to God. from 2021-06-26T00:41:15

Breaking promises is common in politics but it cannot be used in your relationship with God.

Ecc 4:13 People, Politics, and Popularity from 2021-06-26T00:37:01

Ian might blow up on these scripture

A collection of wise teachings from 2021-06-26T00:33:09

Note when the scripture that pertains to my son is read out loud :)

Friends and Family give strength from 2021-06-23T16:56:11

Sometimes it’s from family encouraging, sometime a correction, other times a rebuke. This is why a cord of three is stronger than a cord of one. The help, regardless of type, family can make you st...

Ian gets braces, grandma is gone, and life is not going well for Solomon from 2021-06-22T21:06:03

So we’re are still wondering what is still joyful in Solomon’s life.

Father’s Day from 2021-06-21T01:41:50

So we took mom to her next stop, connecting with my sis for her trip to Cali. Bye grandma please keep listening to out Dinner and a Bible. Who invented physics and the weather? Stay tuned.

Last supper with Grandma from 2021-06-20T01:35:30

Solomon is still pondering about life.

Ecclesiastical writings; chapter three from 2021-06-20T01:34:38

A time for everything. This is a good one.

Is there real happiness in life? from 2021-06-20T01:32:46

Well okay, Solomon is needing some cheering up. He is hating life in this writing.

Why fill your bank account when someone who didn’t work for it is the one that gets to blow it? from 2021-06-20T01:31:06

Solomon doesn’t like the fact that nothing is forever.

Ecclesiastical teaching; wine or whine? from 2021-06-20T01:26:54

Solomon knows that death is comes for everyone, including him.

Ecclesiastical teaching. The mid life crisis of the smartest man on earth. from 2021-06-20T01:25:38

Depression can catch up quickly when we take the eye off the goal. Eat , drink, enjoy your work: that is the solution.

The last of the Proverbs from 2021-06-11T23:58:23

The kids didn’t want to hear about an entire chapter on a Noble Woman. So this is probably the last proverb for a while. Still, last Valentines I gave a card with the Proverbs of a noble woman for ...

I like the fact my son hears the advice from God via dad. Not dad brow beating his son. from 2021-06-09T01:57:25

Correction is never easy. Never. Yet a parent is in sin if the attempt is never made.

Two real news stories and two proverbs from 2021-06-08T00:13:45

Mike Wimmer not only graduated high school at age 12 but graduated from the local community college a few days before that!

Home from mini vacation from 2021-06-07T00:14:16

Evil = No Action to Help. Yikes. I also need to be calm when I see a needed correction. No eye rolls either :)

At a friends lake home for dinner. from 2021-06-06T12:48:58

Had a great time with mentors. Lovely home. Beautiful family.

Memorial Day grilling from 2021-06-01T01:26:21

I just realized mom and grandma were us citizens when they were born. They were under the US territory act which made the Philippines US soil.

Guess what happens when you grab a strange dog by the ear from 2021-06-01T01:24:37

Why do we have more respect for a stray dog then other people’s business?

Words of a whisper from 2021-06-01T01:21:05

Sometimes a whisper of gossip is louder than yelling.

I might be tipsy from 2021-06-01T01:18:31

Dinner was superbly made. I’m might have been too happy tonight.

Envy and Jealousy. Close in nature. Both bad. from 2021-05-25T02:59:55

My friend Tom told me “Comparison is the thief of joy.” God is sad when he gives and we are grumpy because we want more. Need proof? Somewhere in the Saudi desert is a lot of dead bodies that grum...

Be careful with wine and pride from 2021-05-25T02:52:16

Open here, alcoholism is dangerous. It gives pride where it shouldn’t be, right in the heart.

Mom made banana flower and ham hocks...so stuffed from 2021-05-20T02:57:54

The Bible sure has a lot about drunks :)

Take a branch and hit kids? It’s a bit more complicated and loving correction is a key theme. from 2021-05-19T03:26:59

Holy cow my belly is going to bust wide open. Grandma cooks Filipino food and I’m the only Filipino eating it.

Mom is with us. Discussing the Holy Spirit answering mom’s prayer that I should know Jesus. from 2021-05-18T00:42:34

Proverbs 23...This is good stuff!

Mom is here so who is listening? Joy? Gilliane? from 2021-05-11T00:26:10

Pride is no good. Sacrifice without love is also horrible.

Proverbs 18 from 2021-05-03T05:13:20

Donut day! Too much sugar in Ian :)

Proverbs 17:5 from 2021-04-28T01:22:03

Need to notice the poor...

Sunday Service from 2021-04-28T01:19:59

God I pray you know me when the time comes.

Proverbs 17 from 2021-04-27T06:38:07

What is peace worth to you?

Finishing Proverbs 16 from 2021-04-26T00:29:09

Slow to anger...it’s easier said than done

Learn from rebuke, keep calm and stay out of jail. from 2021-04-22T05:07:57

A disturbing death over Covid Protocols. Senseless.

Why did God want us divided in Genesis but unified in the letters of the Apostles? from 2021-04-21T23:35:08

Simply, United Evil is the scariest thing man can accomplish. Nazi’s , the Khmer Rouge, the Rawanda genocide. Men’s evil seems to have no borders.

Whoops, I had to discipline Ian on this one. from 2021-04-18T02:27:14

Pretty powerful scripture today. Describing two levels of death.

Wise words are soothing from 2021-04-17T08:28:23

Only fools scoff correction. Perverse tongues are bad in the eyes of God. Apparently son and dad have to be more aware :)

Wow. Gotta get your hands dirty to be successful. from 2021-04-15T01:06:08

New words include discrete and astute. Learn it!

When do your refuse Godly instruction? When man’s misuse is obvious from 2021-04-13T19:28:15

As an intern minister I did wrong things in the name of Godly leaders. Avoid that, get your own convictions of Love Your Neighbor.

I failed today. I didn’t control the gates of my mouth. from 2021-04-12T06:01:49

My son is my son. I see much of myself in him. Now I have to warn him much of his dad is a flawed human. That’s why I re-read proverbs so that I can keep up with wisdom as the world changes aroun...

Shouting out your a Christian on the senate floor doesn’t make it so. from 2021-04-12T05:58:45

It’s disheartening that the party of my youth cannot admit errors in economic or social policies. George Bush Senior balanced the budget, behaved as a Christian should, and raised George W. to be s...

Be consistent in your consideration from 2021-04-10T07:31:56

Proverbs. Laying down the hammer. A reminder of good and bad and is to be read often.

Being chiseled is work from 2021-04-09T01:13:34

Talking about faith and honor tonight

Shush, shush, shush. Solomon seems to write that a lot. from 2021-04-07T01:16:06

Fun times with teens and preteens. Yeesh.

Back to proverbs from 2021-04-07T00:56:12

We really need to focus on wisdom

Why Mary was lifted up from 2021-03-30T00:28:30

Sacrifice is sometimes the simple action of compassion

Palm Sunday from 2021-03-29T01:04:06

Why would cry out that he has been abandoned by God when he is God...

Just had a friend over. El and I are both vaccinated so it was time. from 2021-03-28T21:32:32

Not a spiritual episode...just parents hanging with the teen and pre-teens.

Power trumps mercy and the poor from 2021-03-28T07:44:47

Rome will not destroy Israel because of Jesus, the healer and mercy announcer. Rome will destroy because it’s what they do best to prideful society’s.

The truth will set you free from 2021-03-25T00:31:57

Speaking to Jews who believed...and then you realize, I’m not sure they believe?

The heart thinks, rejoices or condemns from 2021-03-24T00:21:04

Mom shared about the positive impact of words

On the way through the temple I saw a half naked woman! from 2021-03-23T00:18:41

Yup, that’s been probably said during the days of Jesus.

Missing facts throw people off even today from 2021-03-22T00:55:53

Ian has arguments but the most of the data is missing. Really bad to argue when the wrong base facts are presented...like Jesus of Nazareth doesn’t explain he was born in Bethlehem.

Faith, belief, and persistence...can still make us wrong from 2021-03-19T03:12:56

It’s difficult to look back and not view the signs of Christ without wondering,”why didn’t your believe?” Unfortunately no one likes to let go of power.

There is sick in the body and there is sick in the mind...excuses and blame shifting is a sign from 2021-03-17T03:43:25

Ever been stuck emotionally? Well, here is a boost. Jesus knows we just need to hear him give permission to move our butts.

Ah the love of Parents. Sometimes it’s fickle. from 2021-03-15T14:32:55

Blind people must have been depressed; since time beginning, people born blind stayed blind. Until now...

Game Night with a visitor. Kids Against Humanity. from 2021-03-14T05:33:02

Well, I was an angel in this game because I didn’t win one hand. :)

My cuz Caroline joins us. from 2021-03-14T03:36:37

Dig deeper into your heart when you are a servant of God. Pride is unbecoming.

There are differences in the Bible. Don’t sugar coat and accept why the Holy Spirit did it. from 2021-03-14T03:35:23

The sadness of sacrifice, the joy of fruits from the sacrifice, and everything in between.

How many times do I have forgive my siblings? from 2021-03-12T23:24:26

It’s a perfect number of times...which is too much to count.

Undo the Old Testament? No. Fulfillment of the Old Testament? Yes, but what does that mean. from 2021-03-12T23:21:56

If you had a Trust with a million dollars but can’t touch it until age 33, the law is clear you can starve to death in poverty and you will not get it. We got our Trust (Salvation) as non-Jews when...

Angels and expectations from 2021-03-10T01:15:36

Jesus had prophets announce his invulnerable status due to angels. Tempted by Satan to throw himself over a cliff. In this scripture we see how wrong, in several ways, Satan twists scripture.

We are stupid in comparison to God yet we put our logic into the Bible... from 2021-03-09T05:28:03

Jesus asked us to be humble. That means to not pretend to know everything God knows. From that silence and pondering true wisdom can be had.

Game Night... from 2021-03-07T05:01:24

Who bought this game?!

Read many times but we try to understand the fear of biblical titans from 2021-03-07T03:11:22

Angels. Not babies in diapers with bow and arrows.

Ever read a verse and say , “but why would you do that?” from 2021-03-06T03:19:52

We try to answer this tough question about sending your own son to die.

Being poor stinks from 2021-03-05T01:20:21

Being poor isn’t the source of salvation. If I was in Lazarus shoes, although he probably had no shoes, I’d throw rocks at the rich guy. I’d be so bitter. Lazarus had a heart of gold.

Humble yourself and find greatness from 2021-03-03T02:19:17

Greatness is a relative term. Who’s eyes are you so great? Your kids? Your wife? Your community? Jesus?

Forgiveness is not forgetfulness. Forgiving is harder to dole out than staying angry. from 2021-03-02T01:43:21

Please open your heart to this scripture. It will save lives.

The Bible has verses that are disturbing. Including this one. Yet there are reasons... from 2021-03-01T01:06:02

Sacrifices are difficult to comprehend. Especially when it’s a human one.

Turning the other cheek is a hard scripture. from 2021-02-28T03:02:41

There are reasons we need charge hard but loving others should not be sacrificed.

Raca! from 2021-02-27T01:54

Well, the Amplified version has a pretty descriptive version of moral essence or the lack of it

Keep on keeping on from 2021-02-27T01:51:25

Been a tough week. I report to three people in two different orgs but this is a good reminder to do your best. That’s all you can control.

Burning Sensations had a one hit wonder in the 80’s about three lonely days. from 2021-02-25T04:38:22

Why was Jesus comparing himself to Jonah. You know how I feel the Bible is a huge parable but when Jesus speaks about Jonah, I’m going to believe Jonah wound up in a fish. There must be more to the...

You can have the world...until you don’t from 2021-02-24T02:04:11

It’s hard to see the detriment money and fame can have. The devil doesn’t want the truth that most cannot handle this kind of financial power.

Fasting. A tough topic but the explanation is pretty easy to understand. from 2021-02-24T01:55:13

Fermentation of wine can only happen with new wine skins. An interesting example.

Confession of sins. That’s always been tough for me. To tell a priest how horrible I’ve been. from 2021-02-24T01:50:15

Act of reconciliation is an important part of Christianity. Once I became a dad, I see how hard it is to help my kids if they don’t tell me the whole story; especially when they are holding back f...

Believe in Jesus from 2021-02-24T01:45:41

The devil believes in Jesus but what we’re asked to do is believe with trust. That is a much harder proposition.

Who do you say I am? from 2021-02-24T01:39:43

Have you ever asked what people thought of you? Sometimes, admitting something is the best medicine. Vow of love in a marriage and hugging your kid and telling them they are the best. In my case th...

Forgiveness. Not an easy topic as we grow older. from 2021-02-24T01:31:53

As a kid, a football game or a movie with friends made everything better. As a twenty something professional, if I wasn’t depressed I was seething with bitterness. Playing the blame game. Not what...

Lent has begun from 2021-02-24T01:03:17

Interesting story about humility

Poverty is no joke. from 2021-02-17T01:56:41

Every time I see this scripture I cringe. I’m from a poor background and this is a very challenging scripture. God bless us all.

Looks can be deceiving from 2021-02-16T03:18:31

It’s a tough life. It’s even tougher when your spiritual leaders are the worst men ever. Yikes.

A reminder of the greatest commandment and where to find it from 2021-02-15T03:43:14

We are going through definitions and command priorities. Join in on the fun.

Question the question... from 2021-02-14T01:51:55

Framing a theory verses an open mind creates strange questions.

Jesus walked away after seeing the temple. Probably to cool down and think things through. from 2021-02-13T02:05:38

People just lost all respect for place and the heart of what mattered most. The love for God verses processes.

Sometimes I read something and think, “Jesus, that wasn’t fair...” from 2021-02-12T03:28:08

Sometimes we need to look at Jesus’s actions a little closer. Plus, PG dad joke warning.

Follow the Word and everything will be fine from 2021-02-10T01:36:30

Taking off with someone’s live stock is a major crime. So how did the disciples do it? Following closely on what to say and when to say it.

Silly question but a wise one from 2021-02-09T01:43:51

Specificity is biblical. Hoping my kids learn that praying to the all knowing God still require the statement of specific goals. Without it, miracles are just coincidences.

Sunday night during COVID. from 2021-02-08T01:29:38

Discuss the Sunday scriptures and then we recorded our Game Night. I hope you don’t think we are horrible parent’s because this game is indicative of their pre-teen / teen age group.

Even the 12 Disciples had a hard time getting along...and that’s not including Judas from 2021-02-07T07:18:57

We rediscover the wonderful world of being contentious, it’s discord on a group, and this includes families.

How many commandments did God hand out? from 2021-02-06T01:08:50

Moses gave 10 commandments but God (via Jesus) gave a different number. Plus, a personal invitation from Jesus is sadly turned down.

God is all knowing, then why did God put a bad tree in the middle of Paradise? from 2021-02-05T01:04:30

We reference The 5 Languages of Love to define love from Children, God, and Adam.

A demon inside the temple listening to scripture...interesting from 2021-02-01T01:40:34

Just because someone knows the Bible doesn’t mean the follow God. A good lesson for my kids.

No faith without miracles? from 2021-01-29T03:30:19

Sometime we live like that. Where we doubt Christ. Miracles don’t happen. If we stop believing in coincidences, then a person might just start to see the miracles that God gives us every day.

Tradition is good...but not all the time. from 2021-01-26T01:03:50

Kids discuss traditions and origins of such things.

Sunday in house discussion from 2021-01-25T16:27:24

Commitment. Even non-Jews were given salvation during Jonah’s time. As long as the commitment was there, so was God.

Jesus normalized miracles to his disciples. The good and bad of that discussed. from 2021-01-23T01:45:28

Who you luck up to is a powerful thing.

Yes Jesus fed 5000 but who owned the fish? from 2021-01-22T01:38:19

Disciple or listener, either way someone could have made a lot of money. It’s called intrinsic value; my son the genius. Yet they handed it over for the betterment of the people in need.

Pressure decisions can be be handled biblically. from 2021-01-21T04:31:11

We keep teaching the kids the first two laws of Jesus and how Herod could have easily avoided beheading John.

Dinner and a Bible, aka the funny things my kids say in front of Jesus. (Trailer) from 2021-01-20T05:18:59

Shake the dust off your souls...I mean soles from 2021-01-20T01:50:06

This is a key aspect of happiness. There is a reason rejection equals growth. Look no further than Christ on the cross.

Even Jesus is impacted by negativity... from 2021-01-19T01:04:34

Don’t underestimate negativity. The song “stick and stones” is wrongs. Words do hurt. Get away from places like that.

Sunday. We discussed more today just because it’s a day of worship. from 2021-01-18T07:38:32

Interesting story about faith and friends. People who don’t believe will also take your own faith away from you.

Still learning everyday. from 2021-01-18T00:37:08

This is an amazing insight by James the brother of Jesus.

An old Mosaic Law called an old woman unclean for 12 years. Did Moses really want that? from 2021-01-17T02:02:47

My 10 year old had cramps and recently started her cycle. So I wanted her to realize the tears of this distressed woman. A distress based on an old law. Her faith to change what doctors (profession...

What does the brother of Jesus want from his church members? from 2021-01-15T20:35:50

Humility. It covers over a lot of problems. Hear Ian get mad at his sister. Hear what the Holy Spirit chose as the next line of the scripture to read. A good lesson on no coincidences, tons of the ...

Words Matter from 2021-01-12T01:14:51

Still in James. The brother of Jesus. Who saw how the words of Jesus, Pilot, Pharisees, and Elders impacted everything around them...

Sunday Service Scripture from 2021-01-11T04:28:15

Well, this episode shows why my wife had better grades than me in our ministry training class. That was a long time ago, in our 20’s, and God was clear that the Ministry was not our calling.

Ian age 13 “positive thoughts for 2021...well that evaporated quickly” from 2021-01-09T01:23:31

The truth is more plain than any conspiracy.

James confirms the most important commandment. from 2021-01-04T02:10:49

The Golden Rule. If not followed then where is your Christ like nature?

Starting the book of James from 2021-01-04T02:08:27

Attitude adjustments is part of the Christian walk.

What will you achieve in 2021? from 2021-01-02T02:39:28

Asking God is a biblical expectation when attempting to achieve goals...

New Years Eve from 2021-01-01T02:35:57

Moving on is a Godly and wise direction...

Ian is angry and it’s part of being Autistic. It’s hard to let go of an argument. from 2020-12-30T01:30:59

Being right doesn’t mean you keep arguing. Jesus has a great point about Elijah, sent by God, to help non-Jews during the great Famine and not the chosen people. He also walked away vs arguing when...

John, the disciple Jesus loved from 2020-12-29T02:12:44

John died of old age. He saw good and bad Christian leaders. His words still hits home today.

Christmas Quiz for the kids from 2020-12-28T01:18:25

Play along! Kids Dinner and Bible catches up to them :)

Words are important. from 2020-12-24T06:14:54

Jesus is described as the Word. He defends God by use of scriptures. We can’t take words lightly.

Prophetic. Repetitive but Prophetic. from 2020-12-23T06:03:15

The Old Testament had The Savior from the line of David and the Herald of Jesus as a Levitical priest. Well that was spot on.

Fourth Sunday of Advent from 2020-12-21T01:36:26

The Kingdom of God is not made of swords, rifles, banks, and dictators. It’s inside of us.

The list of Christ’s descendants is wildly interesting...although to the reader it might not be from 2020-12-18T04:16:09

There is a story about the family of Jesus. It’s as crazy as our own family’s story, because, well, he’s human after all.

My ALL time favorite scripture. from 2020-12-16T01:41:39

What does love mean to God? It’s the same way I see love. Saying or doing, one is right with God. Lip service is detestable not only God but to most earthly fathers I know.

Advent reading about leaders with narratives from 2020-12-15T05:17:26

Keep an open mind with honest questions. Questions where the truth is yet to be found not questions that provide framework for a predisposition.

Just listen to God and better results happen from 2020-12-13T00:43:42

As a people, we have a hard time listening because throwing criticisms are easier.

Good news? Get scared, it’s a natural reaction. from 2020-12-13T00:36:43

Virgin birth is not an impossibility just highly improbable. If you think about it, miracles by definition is an improbable event. So celebrate Christmas as it was meant, “a miracle from God” and ...

Violent men want the Kingdom of God? from 2020-12-11T03:28:44

A difficult scripture with a double edge. Violent men (the Pharisees and King Herod) wanted Jesus’s Kingdom. Unfortunately violent men also spread Christianity via the Roman and Medieval Nobility. ...

Is being a Christian really a lighter yoke? from 2020-12-10T01:22:07

Everything is relative. Watch the power struggle of leaders. Sleep well knowing Jesus is waiting for his faithful servant.

We limit God. Why do people have a hard time with a “Virgin Birth?” from 2020-12-09T20:19:33

We tend to think we know better. As we experience success, it gets worse. So it was with Adam and Eve. The Tribes that followed Moses out of Egypt. The Church leaders of Jesus’s days. We need to...

Friendships are so important in meeting Jesus! from 2020-12-08T03:35:55

One of my favorite scriptures. Would you climb a roof and tear up tiles for a chance for a friend, not you, to meet Jesus?

Advent Sunday: The wisdom of time, power, and the leadership of John the Baptist from 2020-12-07T00:45:31

God’s time is geological. Slow to us, but normal to him. The issue of long pauses includes increased comfort in the power of self.

Tenacity is part of faith from 2020-12-05T01:01:56

Supplemental reading, “Outliers” by Gladwell. Chapter 5, the strength of fighting for every inch.

5th night of advent from 2020-12-04T01:40:26

Why is silence socially feared? We talk to the kids about this and having a firm foundation of confidence.

Finding a gentle peace from 2020-12-01T01:45:26

Do sleep well at night? Peace might be closer than you think.

Two definitions of Pride from 2020-12-01T01:42:22

Pride breeds contempt. That is the bad prideful description. Yet we also need to be proud of how God made and blessed us. That is our strength against people who put us down.

Thankfulness. Should be daily but sometimes we forget. from 2020-11-26T04:27:59

Judging and self righteous attitudes are a joy kill. Don’t join the evil but remember who Jesus actually came down here to visit.

Faith. It’s the first step to everything. from 2020-11-25T06:22:33

Doubt everywhere. Pray for faith, set actions with that faith (I went looking for my wife’s credit card the last place the bank showed she used it) and celebrate with God when you are blessed with ...

Sunday Message from 2020-11-23T02:17:58

Kids absorb biblical principles of sin and death. Plus the importance of servitude and compassion.

Where does courage come from? from 2020-11-21T00:45:30

Explaining to my kids to be courageous.

Insults are part of growing up but knowing that doesn’t make it hurt less. from 2020-11-19T01:09:22

My daughter is being told her voice is horrible, her haircut is bad, her drawings are terrible. She wants to be home schooled but dealing with people that don’t like you is part of growing up.

Anger issues from 2020-11-17T04:47:48

Anger goes against the first two important laws of God.

Discrimination isn’t funny from 2020-11-17T04:45:40

My kids learn that many Asians are just considered Chinese. News flash, Asia is made up of many countries and even more cultures.

Mom and kids. Parents and children. from 2020-11-13T01:08:56

How does the love of parents and kids become love of two grown people? What happens? The Bible has a few great examples and we read one of them

Slow down, ask questions, mirror the comments. from 2020-11-13T01:03:36

Kids needing help communicating, feeling and understanding “normal.” Knowing how people communicate ideas and achieving clarity is a scholarly endeavor.

Sensitive Conversation. Molestation, assault, and all the dangers for children shall not be hidden from 2020-11-13T00:13:11

I needed to communicate the perilous journey to adulthood the kids must pass.

Beauty, confidence, and the government misalignment with religious leaders. from 2020-11-06T01:42:17

My daughters beauty and confidence as well as disturbing Christian comments on social media.

Proverbs 9:7 You can’t change stupid. from 2020-09-15T03:32:51

...and stupid don’t change.

Proverbs 7 from 2020-09-15T03:17:32

How important is wisdom? How important is your eye sight? Proverbs agrees with Jesus. Wisdom is more important.

Parents teach your children. God states it is a must. from 2020-09-10T23:43:24

Don’t be a sucker fish.

Proverbs 6:12 from 2020-09-10T01:09:48

Watch out for bullies and slimy people

Proverbs 6 from 2020-09-10T00:52:43

To God, lazy is a four letter word!

End of proverbs 5 from 2020-09-10T00:36:02

Marry who you want but make sure it’s who you need.

Ian is learning how to approach people. from 2020-09-06T19:51:23

It’s working! The kids do understand the importance of wisdom.

Kids. It must be tough to understand all that’s happening around them. from 2020-09-06T19:19:41

Hoping to give more advice. Plus how to use a dog as a goat...a scape goat.

Much wisdom is found under silent observation. from 2020-09-06T19:13:17

My son is brilliant. What he needs is the skill of silent observation. Then to take full advantage of opportunities others might not see.

Proverbs 4 from 2020-09-02T02:48:01

I might not be the most powerful teacher, thankfully the Bible stands on its own merits.

End of Proverbs three from 2020-09-02T02:30:47

Flexing...who knew?

Wisdom is science and correction, both should be studied. from 2020-09-02T01:40:18

Wisdom is all around us.

Proverbs 3:1-13 from 2020-09-01T03:59:16

Two kids and each with a different form of rebellion.

Proverbs 2 from 2020-09-01T03:01:08

Ian hates anarchy. El loves planning and order. I have a phobia. Remy...egg hunter.

Proverbs 1. Fear and Wisdom from 2020-08-27T01:54:51

We reset the reading to Proverbs.

Wisdom is a woman. No, seriously, wisdom is a feminine noun. from 2020-08-27T01:01:11

Talking to the kids about hearing and obeying wisdom.

The temple has similarities to a playground. from 2020-08-27T00:31:38

The kids see that the Bible can and should influence their playground time.

Prophecy is an answered prayer. We can use this example for small victories in our own life. from 2020-08-25T01:22:33

Praying for things is not a burden to God but a way that he can give us blessings and it can be recognized as fulfillment and not coincidence.

Love others, even if you have disagreements. from 2020-08-23T04:51:45

The hardest thing to do on the playground and in life is to not take insults personally. To not hate. Probably why it is the number two law in a Christian’s priority.

If you want to be toast, let people butter you up. from 2020-08-22T00:51:27

Jesus confronts a group that wants him in jail or a statement they could twist.

How to answer loaded questions. Mark 11:27. from 2020-08-20T01:59:29

Self righteous groups, people with convictions of faith, and sheep all share the same thing, a set of beliefs. Is Jesus really behind this...hatred towards a group of people, threatening physical h...