The story about Benjamin Franklin wanting the national bird to be a turkey is just a myth. This false story began due to a letter Franklin wrote to his daughter in which he criticized the original eagle design for the Great Seal, saying that it looked more like a turkey than an eagle.

Speaking of mythology Christendom is full of it.  If an individual is going to separate truth from error, he or she needs to have a working knowledge of the Word of God.

John 8:32 

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

John 4:24 

God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.

Don’t be a turkey, be an eagle and sore above the myths of Christendom. Give it some consideration.

Gary

I came back from the dentist’s office and Paula asked, “How did it go?”

As I looked at the meal set before me, I was going to tell her that he said, “You have a broccoli allergy, and you’ll have to stay away from that vegetable.”

Then the realization of the ninth commandment came to mind, and my future without broccoli became less secure. The Word of God can interfere with our plans on many levels.  Does the Bible address this phenomenon? Glad you asked.

Psalm 101:7 

No one who practices deceit shall dwell in My house; no one who utters lies shall continue before My eyes.

Colossians 3:9-10 

Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.

The cost of truth can even mean you’ll be eating more broccoli. Give it some thought and swallow it.

Gary

Let me lament to you that sitting on the bench during a basketball game is not a pleasant experience. You wear the numbered uniform. Western Flyers grip your feet. The crowd is engaged. Nghtly practice is behind you, yet you wait with a wistful heart. Charley Brown is what comes to mind.

Who doesn’t want to be in the game? Listen to winners:

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

If you have been faithfully practicing and are equipped, then it’s time to get in the game. You even have an audience. Give it some thought.

Gary

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that develops systems capable of performing tasks requiring human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and decision-making. These systems analyze data to achieve specific goals, often automating tasks and improving performance over time without explicit programming for every action.

That is really something. Do you know that God gave man enough intelligence to develop a thing like that?  However, man will eventually use it for evil because evil and rebellion are in man. Thankfully, God comforts us with His wisdom.

Romans 11:33-35

Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!

 “For who has known the mind of the Lord?  Or who has become His counselor?”
 “Or who has first given to Him and it shall be repaid to him?”

Don’t use AI for your search engine; use the Word of God. Give it some thought.

Gary

God judges what we give by what we keep.

–       George. Mueller

Days before the crucifixion Jesus was at the temple watching the people give. The ones with a large share of this world’s goods were giving, but Jesus gave no comment. Then a poor widow put in her two mites, which in today’s currency would be one dollar and two cents.

Mark 12:41-44

And He sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. ⁴² And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. ⁴³ And he called his disciples to Him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. ⁴⁴ For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”

Jesus still watches what people give. What does He think of you? Give it some thought.

Since He’s watching, if you don’t give your dollar and two cents cheerfully, keep it.  He loves a cheerful giver.

Gary

Horse sense is what keeps horses from betting on what people will do.

–       Oscar Wilde

The horse has it, but many people don’t. I hate standing there in line with coffee in hand while people choose their scratch tickets. I have even offered that they give me the money because it would give them the same return.

Chances of winning the lottery

• Powerball: 1 in 292,201,338.
• Mega Millions: 1 in 290,472,336 (as of updated April 2025 rules).
• EuroMillions: 1 in 139,838,160.
• Super Lotto Plus (California): 1 in 41,416,353.

5 Card hand in stud poker

• Royal Flush: ~0.000154% (1 in 649,740).
• Straight Flush: ~0.00139% (1 in 72,193).
• Four of a Kind: ~0.024% (1 in 4,165).
• Full House: ~0.144% (1 in 694).
• Flush: ~0.197% (1 in 509).
• Straight: ~0.393% (1 in 255).
• Three of a Kind: ~2.11% (1 in 47).
• Two Pair: ~4.75% (1 in 21).
• One Pair: ~42.26%.
• No Pair (High Card): ~50.12%.

1 Timothy 6:9-10

But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.

I’ve never stood behind a horse while waiting to pay for my coffee. Give it some thought and don’t be someone who should send me his money since he will never see it again.

Gary

A man rushed into the doctor’s office shouting,

“Doctor! I think I’m shrinking!”

The doctor calmly replied, “Now settle down; you’ll just have to be a little patient.”

Speaking of patience, does the Bible address it? Glad you asked.

1 Corinthians 13:4 

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant

Romans 12:12 

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Galatians 6:9 

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Be more than a little patient. Give it some thought.

Gary