Even as an adult, I loved hearing my parents discuss their childhood. Both mom and dad were from the "hollers" of West Virginia. "Holler" in West Virginia speak, is the land of nothing flat, the land of hills and valleys; to the rest of us, it is where Hillbillies live before they move to Beverly … Continue reading Kids Today
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Giving Thanks
"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18. The Thanksgiving edition of this column is usually an attempt to have people see that Thanksgiving had changed from a day of thankfulness to God to "Turkey Day" surrounded by materialism. Hopefully, this would … Continue reading Giving Thanks
America’s Fall
There are many parallels between the United States today and Israel in the time of Jeremiah the prophet. Both nations were heavy into sin, and the sins are similar. Israel turned to idolatry. Yes, indeed, you do not see many Americans bowing to golden idols, but we do have our gods. Anything that takes first … Continue reading America’s Fall
Dad’s Rules
When I was growing up, there was a standing rule in our house - if the teacher punished us at school, dad punished us at home. This rule was no questions asked. I never heard dad say, "I'll go talk to your teacher about this." The teacher was the authority in the classroom, and if … Continue reading Dad’s Rules
Redeeming The Time
The new century used to seem so far away. Back in grade school, around fifty years ago, my classmates and I would talk about the arrival of the year 2000 and how old we would be. To an eight-year-old, that magical age of forty seemed like an eternity away. As a school child of the … Continue reading Redeeming The Time
A Different Christmas
This Christmas season, most people are sick and tired of hearing how different, challenging, and unusual this year we call 2020 has been. Therefore, this article will discuss how unusual, challenging, and different Christmas 2020 has been so far. Christmases past - the beautiful years of Norman Rockwell paintings, carolers caroling under every lamppost, snow … Continue reading A Different Christmas
“Power Was Given Him Over All…”
A time of change is coming. No one knows how quickly the change will come. For example, when I was younger, the Soviet Union and the United States were the world's superpowers. The might of each nation was so strong; no one would mess with either. Yet, a shocked world watched as the Soviet Union … Continue reading “Power Was Given Him Over All…”
It’s Holiday Season?
My youngest granddaughter had a birthday party the other day. Only the family attended, not all the family, only some of the cousins. After the presents, cake, and balloons, one of the adults said, "Does it seem like Thanksgiving to anybody?" The response was unanimous; no one thought it seemed like Thanksgiving. My first thought, … Continue reading It’s Holiday Season?
To The Graduates Of 2020
We had the pleasure of attending my granddaughter Brooklynn's High School Graduation Ceremony last week. The local homeschool group hosted the event. Our State Senator, Phil Boots, gave the speech. In our area, some of the high schools have not yet held graduation. Others had online ceremonies. Still, others only allowed immediate family in the … Continue reading To The Graduates Of 2020
Love the sinner; hate the sin
They happened in homes across the land, some have even occurred in restaurants, workplaces, and other places of business. They are called interventions. During an intervention, friends, family and loved ones will gather to talk to someone about how they are ruining their life and possibly the lives of those around them. The group will … Continue reading Love the sinner; hate the sin
Preacher's Point 