The Gift of Himself

The Gift of Himself I read about one boy named Alfred who “wrote a letter to Santa which read, “Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred.”” Of course, us humans receiving material giftsContinue reading “The Gift of Himself”

Don’t Be Like Your Dog

Don’t Be Like Your Dog “A little lad of six was invited out to lunch in a neighbor’s home. As soon as all were seated at the table the food was served. The little boy was puzzled, and, with a child’s frankness, asked, “Don’t you say a prayer before you eat?” The host was uncomfortable,Continue reading “Don’t Be Like Your Dog”

Seasons of Change

Seasons of Change The leaves are falling.  Soon the snow will be flying.  Before long, the grass will shove through the earth and the flowers will blossom.  The heat of summer will emerge, and the fall will be here before we know it.  Seasons make the year interesting.  Just as with the seasons and naturalContinue reading “Seasons of Change”

Making the Teacher Happy

Making the Teacher Happy And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Luke 2:52 It makes sense to me.  Want good grades?  Want to not earn demerits?  Want to not be punished by your parents for wrong doing while at school?  Then make it a goal to “make theContinue reading “Making the Teacher Happy”

The “Value Equation”

The “VALUE EQUATION”  He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity. Ecclesiastes 5:10 More money and more stuff that money can buy will not satisfy the deepest needs of your heart.  Because we tend to overvalue money and stuff, we can getContinue reading “The “Value Equation””

The Bodies Were Still Warm

The Bodies Were Still Warm Blame.  Who is to blame?  500+ people shot, nearly 60 dead. The worst shooting scene in American history.  The dead bodies of the concert goers were still warm when people began to play the “blame game.” Politicians began to politicize.  The Media began its narrating and spinning. Conspiracy theorist startedContinue reading “The Bodies Were Still Warm”

The Politics Do Not Matter

The Politics Do Not Matter Kneeling during the Anthem, drinking Gatorade in the locker room during the unfurling of the flag, and protesting on team time is a growing trend among many American athletes today. When it comes to the interaction of the citizen and the government leaders of a country, respect must be theContinue reading “The Politics Do Not Matter”

The Majors

The Majors Any ball player wants to make it to the “next level.”  Making it to the “majors” is the dream of many American boys.  Major League Baseball is full of talented ball players who made it a lifestyle to be focused on the basics of baseball.  They honed their talent with drive, and workContinue reading “The Majors”

5 Reasons for a Revival Meeting

Five Reasons For a Revival Meeting Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Psalm 85:6 We need revival.  Every Christian needs the renewal, refreshment, and revitalization of commitment, perspective, and a deeper fellowship with God. Notice this study from several years ago: “The National Opinion Research Center at theContinue reading “5 Reasons for a Revival Meeting”