Three Ways to Die, One to Live!

Three Ways to Die, One to Live!

     It has been a blessing to our congregation to have a facility of our own. We are now into our third year. One of the challenges has been keeping the landscape plants growing. With the hundreds of plants, we have kept up in keeping them alive....
Three Ways to Die, One to Live!

Many Ways to Die, One Way to Grow!

     It has been a blessing to our congregation to have a facility of our own. We are now into our third year. One of the challenges has been keeping the landscape plants growing. With the hundreds of plants, we have kept up in keeping them alive. Yet, at this time of...
Three Ways to Die, One to Live!

Don’t Sweep It Under the Rug!

     I believe that it is safe to say, “Most Americans would rather avoid conflict than address issues.” I think that it is just part of our human nature that finds it easier to avoid issues and “maintain the peace.” The challenge is that conflict that is avoided...
Three Ways to Die, One to Live!

Is My Life Getting Brighter?

    I originally titled this article, “Is My Light Getting Brighter?” But as I typed my finger spelled the work life instead of light. Life is a better description of my thoughts. Now that we are looking forward to the beginning of Summer in the...
Three Ways to Die, One to Live!

Why Pray if God Knows Everything?

    Caryl and I have found every season of life with kids to be interesting. My recent thoughts on the importance of prayer has caused me to reflect on raising a family. There are times that as an parent you need to craft an answer to be age appropriate for your...
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What if Everything Fails?

    Have you ever wondered what you would do if everything fails? You might want to ask, well, what is everything? I am being general because the areas of life that challenge each of us can be different. Some might be worried about their financial situation. For...
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Is it OK to Test the Lord?

    If there is one thing certain about life, it is that we are frequently faced with uncertainty. The uncertainties in our lives range from needing direction on decisions to understanding how to navigate a current crisis. The question I’m...
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Fear God or Inflation?

    It is interesting how quickly circumstances can seize our attention. Many that I know are concerned by all that could possibly happen in our economy. The challenge is that it seems like there is no end of attention-grabbing issues. It should not surprise us that...
Three Ways to Die, One to Live!

The Blessings of Setbacks!

It is a very unique person that understands and embraces the setbacks of life. I would assume that for most of us we would prefer to avoid these unexpected and unwanted interruptions. It is interested that the Bible presents several positive insights on difficulties....
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The Danger of Blessing

    Most of us only think of the positive sides of blessing. But like most good things there is a place where it can ruin out lives. Now, you are thinking, “How could God’s blessing in my life be a danger?” Well, the Bible shares many accounts of blessing gone wrong....