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
Let’s hear it for the the Birthday Boy!
In my son's household, like in many families, birthdays are special; sometimes a celebration lasting several days. Each child will receive a birthday meal. The meal is whatever the child wants. It could be something mom makes or a trip to a restaurant, but the birthday person chooses. Then there is the party. Your typical … Continue reading Let’s hear it for the the Birthday Boy!
Faithfulness? Stewardship? What to do?
Christians have been anticipating the return of Jesus Christ since the Apostles watched Him ascend into heaven. Have you ever wondered what we are to be doing in the meantime? Jesus tells many parables (a physical story with a spiritual meaning). In one such parable, a nobleman goes off to a far country, leaving his … Continue reading Faithfulness? Stewardship? What to do?
Christmas is Coming
I once took a “stress test.” This test consisted of a long list of items; I was to check everything I had experienced within the last year. Each item had a predetermined number of points; the value of the marked items was totaled; the higher the total, the more stress I supposedly had in my … Continue reading Christmas is Coming
Evil
Horrific, terrible, bloodbath, tragedy, all these words and more are used to describe the events at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs Texas. The word bloodbath may come the closest, but when something incomprehensible happens, it is difficult, if not impossible to use words that can accurately describe the event. Sutherland Springs joins a … Continue reading Evil
God Does Say No
Why is there a fence around the graveyard? Because people are dying to get in! The above is a joke I heard as a child. The joke is not all that funny, and my grandkids roll their eyes whenever I share it as we pass a cemetery. Many will find this odd, but I have … Continue reading God Does Say No
Parents Now Days
While eating at a fast food restaurant, I had the privilege to watch a young boy interact with others and how his mom dealt with the situation. The tabletops were at nose-height as the lad bounced from table to table examining what people were eating. Mom was waiting in line, ready to order their food, … Continue reading Parents Now Days
Things Sacred
A few days ago White House Chief of Staff, former General John Kelly gave a speech. The speech mainly discussed the procedures taken when an American soldier dies in action and how heart-wrenching it is for commanders, or anyone, to call or write the family. After expressing the difficulty in expressing condolences to the widow … Continue reading Things Sacred
Sin or Mistakes?
Sin is not a word not heard much anymore; trespass, iniquity, and abomination are also Biblical terms that are not used often in conversation today. If someone brings up the topic of sin today often the word “mistake” or the phrase “doing something wrong” is used. Some may say the verbiage used today is easier … Continue reading Sin or Mistakes?
Preacher's Point 