About two weeks ago my wife was visiting a Pastor as part of her job at the local pregnancy center. When she arrived at the church, posted on the door was the notice, “For the security of the congregation all doors will be locked five minutes after the beginning of each service.” A week … Continue reading CHANGING TIMES; PERILOUS TIMES
Spring training.
On February 14 my heart will be filled with love. The smells, the sounds, the anticipation of things marvelous to come will fill the air. I know it is Valentine's Day, but this year it is also the day pitchers, and catchers report to spring training for the Cleveland Indians. With hopes my … Continue reading Spring training.
If the foundations be destroyed
Back in my younger days, I took a real estate course. Seeing that I have never bought or sold a piece of land, or become a landlord, the course was probably a waste of time and money. However, there are a few things I remember, one being the instructor told us, “If the foundation and … Continue reading If the foundations be destroyed
The faith of change
When in need of a mechanic we will take our vehicle to someone we trust. That trust develops in various ways. The faith may come from the word of friends, “This guy is great! He always does a good job, gets it done fast and will not charge an arm and leg.” The trust may … Continue reading The faith of change
What do you want to be?
“A fireman!” “A doctor!” “A football player.” “President!” “A policeman!” “King of the whole world!” “A scientist.” Ask a group of ten-year-olds, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and you will hear these and a wellspring of other answers. If you look closely, those answers are more suited for the question, … Continue reading What do you want to be?
The passing of time
As the pages flip on the calendar, I tend to get more reflective around the New Year. When I was younger, there was the “this is what I am going to be when I grow up” statements, but those came at any time not just around the first of January. The first dream I had … Continue reading The passing of time
Something old; something new
A new year is upon us. With every new year comes resolutions. Resolutions are things people will attempt to do with the belief that it will make them or their lives better. Losing weight is probably the most sought-after goal; accomplishing some long evasive dream (“this will be the year I finally …) is probably … Continue reading Something old; something new
Things to keep an eye on.
“And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.” - Jesus Christ as recorded in Mark 13:37. It is that time of year when the news stations will host a year in review program, the tabloids will give some surprising predictions for the upcoming year, and millions of people will make at least … Continue reading Things to keep an eye on.
The story behind the gift wrap.
Maybe it is because I do not get out as much as I should; perhaps it is because the only Christmas shopping I do is for my wife, but something happened this week that has not happened to me in several years – I found wrapping paper that had something about Jesus on it. The … Continue reading The story behind the gift wrap.
Jerusalem – What is coming
President Trump did something that no world leader has been willing to do last week; he recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. His action has come with praise from the Israeli government and Jews, but warnings and condemnation emerged from the rest of the world. Promises of violence have turned into riots throughout Israel. … Continue reading Jerusalem – What is coming
Preacher's Point 