It’s a stanza in a song by Tom Waits which was released in 1999. It’s not a Christian song, but it is one that describes a life without hope.

So if you find someone
Someone to have, someone to hold, don’t trade it for silver
Oh, don’t trade it for gold
‘Cause I have all of life’s treasures and they’re fine and they’re good
They remind me that houses are just made of wood
What makes a house grand, oh, it ain’t the roof or the doors
If there’s love in a house, it’s a palace for sure
But without love it ain’t nothin’ but a house
A house where nobody lives

If one desires a life and a place to feel at home, it must start with Christ. This world can be a lonely place and a change of location will not produce different results.

John 10:10 

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

Proverbs 21:21 

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Give it some thought and let Him build you a place of refuge.

Gary

Saunter up to the bar and order a drink, but what will be the result? Broken homes, car accidents and ruined careers are oftentimes the answer. It doesn’t have to be that way.

My suggestion is to develop a different thirst and that is a thirst for God. He heals homes, prevents accidents and creates jobs to meet the need.

Psalm 63:1

O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.

Place your order with the one who fashioned you from the womb. Give it some thought.

Gary

A magnet is a piece of metal with a strong attraction to another metal object. The attraction a magnet produces is called a “magnetic field.” The question I ask of you is, “What forces are you being drawn to?”

Psalm 55:21 (spoken of a traitor)

The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, But war was in his heart; His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords.

James 1:14

But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed.

John 12:32

And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.”

Check out the magnetic fields in your life. Give it some thought.

Gary

Honey #6

Did you know propolis produced by bees is one of nature’s most powerful antibiotics? Propolis seems to help fight against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Now do you know why the Word of God is called honey? It keeps you from being infected by the false.

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.

Matthew 24:24 

For false Christ’s and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

Take in the honey. Give it some careful consideration.

Gary

Honey #5

Do you know that honey contains live enzymes and that a metal spoon can kill these enzymes? The best way to consume honey is with a wooden spoon. If one is not available, you can use a plastic spoon.

Doesn’t that remind you of the Word of God? Sometimes what you put into it might influence its outcome negatively.

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.

Mixing truth and error leads to disaster. Give it some thought.

Gary

Honey #4

Do you know that a bee lives less than 40 days, visits at least 1000 flowers and produces less than a teaspoon of honey?  For her, it is a work of a lifetime. We should be thankful to the bees who live only to work and produce.

Now study those workers of the gospel in New Testament time and be ever so thankful for their service. That appreciation should extend to those in our age who burnt out their lives so that we could have the truth.

Colossians 3:23-24 

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

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.

Let’s keep at the work God ordained for us because there is not much time left.

Give it some thought.

Gary

Honey #3

Do you know that honey contains a substance that helps in brain function? Do you know that honey is one of the few foods on earth that alone can sustain human life? Do you know why God uses honey to relate truth to us?

Proverbs 24:13 

My son, eat honey, for it is good, and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.

Matthew 3:4 

Now John wore a garment of camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.

Honey got John through his ministry and it will do the same for us.

Give it some thought.

Gary