No parent desires for their child to become an entitled, self-centered individual now or when they grow up. We don’t like to be around people who are this way, so we definitely don’t want to raise another one to join that club! How then do we avoid that? The question is, who are the most … Read More
I never thought much about that little two-letter word “if” until just recently, when I read the following verses: And He asked the scribes, What question ye with them? And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto Thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; And wheresoever he taketh him, … Read More
Isaiah 35:10 – “And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart (where?), down in my heart (where?), down in my … Read More
Back in June I wrote an article about Missed Blessings’.I urged the reader not to miss out on blessings simply because we do not take the time to converse with people or follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. I am so happy to report that my family and I followed the Holy Spirits leading … Read More
You may not know this, but for many years Preacher Cox, our Pastor Emeritus, had printed out a little note and put it behind the pulpit where only he could see it when he was preaching. It came from John 12:21 and simply said, “Sir, We Would See Jesus.” Simple. Clear. Profound. That’s what I … Read More
The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ is recorded three times in the gospels, but only Luke tells us that the disciples had been napping. Here we read: “But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory…” (9:32) Are you a nap-taker? When my parents … Read More
It’s nearly spring and time to get out the gardening tools! Some of my earliest memories of my parents include seeing them in the garden, either planting seeds or young plants, hoeing the weeds, or picking the vegetables. So it was a natural thing for them to decide to teach me and my sisters how … Read More
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly all wrapped up in one of the most exciting, rewarding and outright crazy ministries of the local church is none other than the bus ministry. Certainly there are times of great challenges and difficulties from the weather to vehicle issues — the list is immense! However, with great … Read More
“Cross my heart and hope to die, stick a needle in my eye.” How many children have tried to convince their friends that what they were saying was indeed true, and it was so true they could quote that familiar phrase to prove it? A person of honesty or integrity is who everyone wants to … Read More
“Motives don’t matter when it comes to serving God!”Is that true? The Biblical perspective would disagree with this statement because God does want a fuel behind your service for Him and it is clearly expressed in Scripture in one word, “Abib.” The word Abib is mentioned four times in Scripture. Exodus 13:4; 23:15; 34:18 and … Read More
