Contentment “I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Whosoever wills can come! “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” 1 John 3:16 To feel loved is perhaps the deepest longing of the human... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
God Box “Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near, Let the wicked forsake His way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God for He will... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed 95 theses for public discourse to the church door in Wittenberg Germany. He did so in anger directed against the Catholic Church for the abuses of its preaching’s in the matter of the sale of indulgences.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Creeds Without a doubt, perhaps the most important creedal formula that emerged from the early Church is what we call the Nicene Creed. With Constantine’s gradual acceptance of Christianity and eventual stamp of approval on it, the persecuted church... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Discouragement The importance of training our children up using biblical principles of love, respect, and discipline cannot be over stated in a day when the lack of such proper training all around us is so evident. As a father and grandfather I want... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Bench Warmers I Feel for Terry Bridgewater. My Minnesota Vikings finally have a good quarterback, look like they have a chance for a good season with the playoffs in front of them when a freak accident destroys Terry’s knee and puts him out for the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“Everything that is Mine is yours.” Jesus Wow! Let me illustrate Two weeks ago I had come home from Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and continued to be in tremendous pain. For several days I lay curled up on the bed in a fetal position... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Cross or Curse? Whenever we see friends or family going through deep trial, we always ask “why?” Of course, it is a natural sentiment that arises out of our love for others and concern for them. Sometimes we even hear the thought expressed in a... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Simple Pleasures… A swallow of cool water, a greasy hamburger, a steaming cup of Dirty Chai T. It’s been an interesting couple of weeks. Ever since my surgery to remove my kidney stone, I knew something wasn’t right. Increasing pain and continual... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]