Of Pearls and Swine

Spiritual Truth By Chris Bunton “ Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine. Lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.”—Matt. 7:6      Like an oyster, in the deepest darkest depths of the sea, where you cannot breathe and have noContinue reading “Of Pearls and Swine”

Expect Respect

Why Associate With People Who Do Not Respect You? That’s the question. Why should we associate or be involved with people who do not respect us? Why be friends with, or go to a church or be part of a group or organization where you are treated as a second class citizen? Seriously? You wereContinue reading “Expect Respect”

But Without Faith…

Spiritual Truth By Chris Bunton “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for He that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.”—Heb. 11:6 God has given each one of us a measure of faith so that we are able toContinue reading “But Without Faith…”

Real Hope

Spiritual Truth by Chris Bunton There was an experiment conducted in the 1950’s using rats. Read more HERE. It was a cruel experiment but it gives some important insights. The experimenter, took domestic rats and put them in glass jars filled with water. A few rats immediately gave up and committed suicide, basically. But, the restContinue reading “Real Hope”

Ever Healed?

A Life Poem by Chris Bunton Scrolling through Facebook,when I find a meme. It’s a video,of a fishing boat. Where a daughterand her daddy. Are reeling in a fish,the little girl just caught. She is so excited,and squealing loud. Grab the net! Grab the net!Daddy! Get the fish! She jumps up and down,as her daddyContinue reading “Ever Healed?”

That 80’s Night

Poem by Chris Bunton It was a dark nightat the end of the 80s When we partied like fools,in a demon filled rage. Young and dumb and alive forever;flying down back roads like banshees high. To a place for a burning pyre. Around the orange flameswe danced. Where fights occurredand rumors spread like STDs. DoContinue reading “That 80’s Night”

Am I Better?

Recovery Thoughts By Chris Bunton Over the years I have wondered. “Am I a better human being than I was before? or am I just sober?” Are we really better? or are we just trying to avoid trouble, keep from hurting our family, stay out of prison, or make more money? Are we better humanContinue reading “Am I Better?”

My Best Financial Decisions

Financial Insight by Chris Bunton First, I want to say that I am not wealthy. At least I do not see myself as such. I am not a financial expert. But I currently do not live pay check to pay check barely scraping by like I used to, and like millions of people currently do.Continue reading “My Best Financial Decisions”

Fight the Crab Mentality

Breaking Free by Chris Bunton What is it?   Well, the idea comes from what happens when you put crabs in a bucket. One crab will see a way to escape, and as he is climbing up out if the bucket, the other crabs will grab a hold of him and pull him back down. WhatContinue reading “Fight the Crab Mentality”

I Die Daily

Spiritual Truth By Chris Bunton There’s a verse in the Scriptures which says, “I die daily”. (1 Cor. 15:31) It is a small quote, within the context of a larger concept, but it’s a powerful tool for life improvement and spiritual growth. We often wake up in the middle of the night, or in theContinue reading “I Die Daily”