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Opinions Are Like Armpits

Somebody once said, “Opinions are like armpits. Everybody has them, and most of them stink.” Well, our day and age has no shortage of opinions. Open up your social media, opinions are everywhere. Turn on the radio, more opinions. Sportstalk, political talk, news commentary. Turn on the TV, more opinions still. Apparently, people don’t want…

The Wise Zip Their Lip

We’ve all had that moment when we’ve been in a group and wanted to look really smart and wise. And so, we decided to show just how smart and wise we are by opening our mouths and speaking. But, to our great dismay, we instead looked really dumb and foolish. That’s the chance we take…

And You Don’t Need a Doctor to Get It

We live in an amazing time where there are so many ways to effectively treat sickness and disease. Where our ancestors kind of just had some home remedies and some hope as they toughed out what ailed them, we can go right away to see a physician to get a medication or a procedure that…

Justify the Wicked and Condemn the Righteous?

We live in such a strange day when everything politically seems to have been flipped on its head. There’s no real pursuit of right or wrong anymore. There’s only the raw pursuit of power. And whatever it takes to get your party into power, that’s what you do. That’s what you push, even if it…

Worse than a Mama Bear

One of the toughest things in life is having to deal with a fool. It’s no fun at all. In fact, it can be dangerous even. Proverbs 17:12 says, “Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly.” Listen, there aren’t many things in this world more…

The Complete Dish on Gossip

If we list mankind’s favorite sins, gossip must be near the top. People love to gossip. When they hear some juicy news about somebody, they often can’t wait to share it. But today’s word of wisdom causes us to think again. Proverbs 17:9 says, “Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a…

Mean People

It doesn’t take a breaking news headline on your favorite news station to learn that people can be so mean. They name-call, mock, and laugh at other’s pain. They respond with sarcasm, berate people, and yell. They exclude, manipulate, bully, and destroy. They troll, harass, attack, and abuse. We could go on, couldn’t we? But…

A Heart Like Gold

One thing on this earth that people highly value is gold. We put it on our fingers, around our necks, and even in our teeth. But the gold that you have on your body is certainly not in the form we dug out of the ground or panned for in that stream. Of course, it’s…

Good News for Gray Hair

Getting older can be rather discouraging as things stop working as they used to, and new problems arise. But hey, I just found something super encouraging in the Bible for you and me who have gray hair popping out. It says in Proverbs 16:31, “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in…

Verbal Gold Like Liquid Gold

One of my passions over the last decade has been beekeeping. I absolutely love it! It’s fascinating and has all sorts of rewards. Most notable is that liquid gold, that precious honey. Of course, honey is good for you. It’s packed with nutrients, helpful cultures, and anti-allergy power. But if we’re being honest, the reason…