Category Archives: Counseling for the Soul

The Real Fools of April

The Real Fools of April He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.  Proverbs 28:26 Playing a joke on someone or being a good sport when a joke is played on you is one thing; living a life that is based on a joke isContinue reading “The Real Fools of April”

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 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”

Media Moderation

Media Moderation And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.  I Corinthians 9:25 Most people have some form of connection to the internet and social media today.  With mobile phones, and tablets of all kinds, we areContinue reading “Media Moderation”

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”

The Value of Attending Church

The Value of Attending Church In our home growing up, there were no ballgames, school events, or jobs we took that prevented my brother and I from the consistent attendance of the local church services.  Our parents made that decision, and it really impacted our lives in a positive way.  Attending church adds value weContinue reading “The Value of Attending Church”

Marathon Marriages

Marathon Marriages  For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.  Ephesians 5:31 I have never aspired to run a Marathon.  Running for 26 miles is an incredible achievement that I may never arrive at.  If I am notContinue reading “Marathon Marriages”

Giving A Testimony

Giving a Testimony I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day… Acts 26:2 A man named Don was faithful in every testimony service to stand up and say “I thank Jesus for my salvation.”  I do not remember a time when Don would not say something good about JesusContinue reading “Giving A Testimony”

Who are You a Companion To?

Who are You a Companion To? I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.  Psalms 119:63 Have you ever met a person who said they “had no friends?”  Have you ever felt lonely thinking that others do not care about you?  Sometimes we can become depressedContinue reading “Who are You a Companion To?”