The Bright Side, Friend, Is Exceedingly Bright

by Kevin Burton    “Some Christians are sadly prone to look on the dark side of everything, and to dwell more upon what they have gone through than upon what God has done for them,” writes Alistair Begg in a recent Truth For Life e-mail.    If you, like me, could easily substitute your name …

Prepare Yourself For International Kissing Day

 by Kevin Burton     OK, now I’ve got you covered, now I’ve got the goods. Here’s news you can use for sure.    Now this is something worth celebrating. Sunday is International Kissing Day, according to  Nationaltoday.com.    And see, I didn’t do something lame, like posting about it the day of International Kissing Day. …

Putting Sharks And Problems In Their Place

by Kevin Burton     My good friend Tracy sends out riddles and brain-teasers that challenge the mind, thoughts that make me ponder.    This one made me laugh out loud.    It was a trick question, under the heading “Drowning”:    “Imagine you are in a sinking rowboat surrounded by sharks. How would you survive?” …

Singing Good For Baby, Mommy And Daddy

by Kevin Burton    Lullabies or otherwise, sing to your baby. It’s good for all involved.    That’s the finding of a team of scientists who conducted a recent study.     This should be no surprise to anyone. Adding music to just about any setting improves the mood and atmosphere. And who knows, you parents …