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The big trout is looking for that juicy morsel that will satisfy his taste buds and allow him to live another day. He doesn’t realize how mistaken the decision to pursue is. There is a hook on that thing that spells death.

Speaking of deception:

1 John 4:1 

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So, it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.

Make sure you know for sure what you’re biting into. Give it some consideration.

Gary

A poodle and a collie are walking together when the poodle suddenly unloads on his friend. “My life is a mess,” he says. “My owner is mean, my girlfriend ran away with a Schnauzer, and I’m as jittery as a cat.”

“Why don’t you go see a psychiatrist?” suggests the collie.

“I can’t,” says the poodle. “I’m not allowed on the couch.”

Sometimes there is just no access to the help one needs. That is not the case for human beings.

Isaiah 41:10 

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Psalm 54:4 

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life.

Psalm 118:7 

The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.

Don’t be afraid of crying out for help. Give it some thought.

Gary

A bear walks into a bar and says, “Give me a whiskey and … cola.” “Why the big pause?” asks the bartender.

The bear shrugged. “I’m not sure; I was born with them.”

The bear knows what he was born with. Do you? God gave you a chance on this planet. How many opportunities and associations has He placed in your path? How many blessings should you be thankful for?

Does the Bible address this? Glad you asked.

James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

2 Corinthians 9:8 

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

Some “bearly” consider God’s provision. Give it some thought.

Gary

A record-breaking daredevil who performed alongside Madonna at the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show is one of two men who died in a BASE jumping accident near Moab, Utah, over the weekend, according to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office.

FYI: BASE jumping is an extreme sport where participants leap from fixed objects (rather than aircraft) and deploy a parachute to descend safely. The acronym stands for the four categories of launch points: Buildings, Antennas, Spans (bridges), and Earth (cliffs)

As I read this sad account, some verses came to mind.

James 4:14 

Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.

Psalm 39:4 

“O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am!

Life is brief and unpredictable. Give it some thought before you jump. It could be your last one.

Gary

Math teacher: If I have three bottles in one hand and two in the other hand, what do I have?
Student: A drinking problem

The way you see it and the way others see it might not be the same. Then again, the way you see it and the way others see it might not be the way God sees it. I’ve been present in many a spiritual debate where this kind of phenomena has taken place. Does the Bible address it? Glad you asked.

Proverbs 2:6 

For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding;

Hosea 4:6 

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to Me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; 

May the light of His Word guide us. Give it some thought.

Gary

During the pandemic, my two granddaughters—six and eight years old—were being home-schooled by their mom. One day, the eight-year-old had a spelling bee with her sister. “Spell ‘elephant,’” the older one said.

“Let her spell small animals, not big ones,” said her mom.

The older sister paused, then said, “Spell ‘mosquito.’” 

–  Misir Doobay, Toronto

I’d like to springboard off of that to advice given to us by Dick Goupille, our first pastor, He suggested that we send a prayer heavenward before we tried to explain God’s Word to others. He knew we wouldn’t want to be confusing when we shared God’s Word. Does the Bible address this fact? Glad you asked.

2 Timothy 2:15 

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the Word of truth.

1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

Are you striving to be ready? Give it some thought.

Gary

“Under quarantine, marijuana is legal and haircuts are against the law. It took half a century, but hippies finally won.” – Ruth Buzzi, actor

Interestingly, things can get turned around in the course of time on the third rock from the Sun. Does the Bible address these phenomena? Glad you asked.

Isaiah 5:20

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;
Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness;
Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

Give it some thought when it comes to changes in our culture.

Gary