Have It Your Way

he memory of my first job in high school set off a thought. I worked at Burger King and since I love to eat, this job proved to be a blessing for me. During that era, Burger King provided our lunch or dinner depending on the shift worked. Yep, I consumed my fill of whoppers with cheese, fries and coke. Heaven!!!

But the memory triggering my thought centered not on the food, but Burger King’s slogan. See, you could order the standard, traditional or established Whooper. Then again, the Have It Your Way slogan emphasized the idea of customization. They urged you to add or remove any of the basic ingredients to your hamburger. In other words, between the sesame seed buns, you get your whopper the way you want it. My perfect order?

A Whopper with cheese… ketchup, mayo, pickles and onions. Add extra lettuce and tomatoes, but absolutely no mustard!

Many of us desire to Have It Our Way when it comes to living this life.

ConsiderationsRyan NobleJuly 1, 2019cute considerations, blog, burger king, have it your wayComment

Mama's Fault

Desperate to assign blame for who I am today, I embarked on a sacred mission. I scoured old pictures and canvassed articles and books. I conducted a memory search of events in my life. I discovered something interesting…. I missed out on a lot of things as a child. Lots of things other kids did, I never experienced. And it hit me… it was all “Mama’s Fault!”

Ryan NobleMay 9, 2019 Comments

Come to the Garden

I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses,
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses….
He speaks, and the sound of His voice, is so sweet the birds hush their singing…

This song brought back memories of the 2010 Resurrection production Ryan and I wrote, directed and produced. It took you on a journey of a young man struggling with anger and blaming everyone for his problems. He discovered true freedom and healing when he came to the garden to meet Jesus.

Jesus still beckons us… “Come to the Garden.” He bids us to come and receive healing for all of our diseases. Now you may ask, what diseases? Diseases of your soul-anger, depression, negative attitude, unforgiving spirit, hatred and any sin that imprisons you. He can redeem your life from the pit you live in and make everything new.

But you must stop blaming God and everyone else for your sins. God is a just God, not allowing sin to go unpunished. Yet, we know Him as a forgiving, loving, and compassionate Father, ready and willing with open arms to forgive and bring wholeness. But you must come to the garden for yourself.

ConsiderationsRyan NobleApril 16, 2019cute, easter, resurrection, garden Comment

Called From Something

Grass sprouting up, leaves appearing on trees, birds tweeting, and people digging out shorts and light tops while stuffing in sweaters, sweat pants, and coats—all signal the entrance of spring. This time of year, calls us from the cold, dreary winter months to the warm, fresh spring season. During this season, a lot of people talk about being called to something… to exercise more, eat less, clean out junk, etc. However, most do not speak about being called from something.

During one of my devotional times, I realized when God called Abraham, he left his home not knowing where God was leading. He went from his family, from his father’s house, from his comfort zone, and from the life he knew. He faced many difficulties such as famine, fear, and family disputes which probably gave him strong reason to doubt. But Abraham, believing this direction came from God, persevered and due to his faith and obedience, God blessed him and counted him righteous.

What are you being called from?

Pat NobleMarch 13, 2019 Comment

Craving Love

In the movie, Forrest Gump, a memorable quote by Tom Hanks referenced chocolate. “Momma always said life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Hmmm… true, but for me, life is chocolate… can’t’ do without it.

Chocolate… just seeing or hearing the word creates movement in my stomach muscles. I am by my own definition a “chocolateholic.” I realize that word may not exist, but I crave chocolate. My love affair with the delightful delicacy keeps me running. I eat chocolate… I run. I run… so I can eat chocolate. Addiction? Probably.

ConsiderationsPat NobleFebruary 11, 2019 Comment

Joy to the World

Joy to the world! the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King;
Let ev-‘ry heart pre-pare Him room,
And heav’n and na-ture sing, And heav’n and na-ture sing,
And heav’n, and heav’n and na-ture sing.

We sing this familiar song each Christmas season with not much thought to the meaning of the words. But listening to the song blasting from my radio, my mind and attention focused on the lyrics. Joy to the world! the Lord is come! This declaration brings good news. The Lord’s coming brought joy to this world. The world received the great gift of joy… right?

ConsiderationsRyan NobleDecember 18, 2018 Comments