How to Stay in the Same Church for 30 Years

How to Stay in the Same Church for 30 Years “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Ephesians 3:21 Dorsey and Barbara.  Loren and Tammy. Doug and Debbie.  Glen and Norene.  Ray and Nancy.  I have been blessed to witness many individuals and couples remainContinue reading “How to Stay in the Same Church for 30 Years”

Uncovering the Mysteries of the Bible

Uncovering the Mysteries of the Bible And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.  Matthew 13:10-11 We all tend toContinue reading “Uncovering the Mysteries of the Bible”

Life Lessons From Mother

Recently I came across the following in a message illustration file… ‘My mother taught me to appreciate a job well done. “If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.”  My mother taught me religion. “You better pray that will come out of the carpet.” My mother taught me logic.Continue reading “Life Lessons From Mother”

The Announcement That Changed the World

The Announcement That Changed the World There have been many famous announcements in history.  For example, on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a paper with 95 statements about the Catholic Church.  The “95 Theses” was an announcement that changed the world.  People began protesting the Catholic Church because it did not follow the Bible. Continue reading “The Announcement That Changed the World”

The Initiative of Missions

The Initiative of Missions Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.  John 20:21 The tomb was empty.  The disciples were hiding in the Upper Room.  Jesus shows up.  He appears in the middle of the room even with all the doorsContinue reading “The Initiative of Missions”

When Dreams Come True

When Dreams Come True “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.”  Genesis 37:5   “Dream Big Dreams!” “Follow your dream.” “Make your dream happen.” The world philosophy says much about dreams today. While the New Testament has several people who are given dreams, thereContinue reading “When Dreams Come True”

The Closers of Life

The Closers of Life The sport of baseball will begin soon.  Spring training will start and players will spring into action, training, preparing, and conditioning for a new season.  I enjoyed playing the sport and played the position of pitcher for several years.  “Going the distance” is a phrase that is used when a pitcherContinue reading “The Closers of Life”

Loving God

Loving God And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater thanContinue reading “Loving God”