Pleasing Men or Pleasing God?
Hello Friend, I hope this finds you doing well. I pray that God is continually filling you with a deeper hunger to serve Him. I have found that if we are not careful, we can…
Sand and Stone
Two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey, they had an argument; and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but…
Tater People
Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are content to let others do all the work. They are called “Speck-Taters”. Some people never do anything to help, but are gifted at finding fault with…
The King And His Four Wives
Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies. He…
Something About Noah
No matter what your opinion is of the flood, we may all benefit from the lessons that can be learned from Noah’s convictions. According to the biblical account, if we figure each day as a…
Moving Forward in 2008
Whether it is changing a habit or setting some other goal, there are steps to follow which can help us achieve success. It is a common practice to set New Year’s resolutions (change habits or…
Hay-Ropes, Ice, and Faith
When I was young and growing up, we had one of those large old barns, with four haymows. When we put loose hay in the back mows, we children often had the job of pulling…
Hunting for Fault
Hunting is a popular sport in Ohio. I have enjoyed many days in the woods while hunting squirrel, rabbits and deer. I’ve learned that although you have the right equipment, the proper skill, great weather…
What is the Church?
I have to confess that there was a time in my life, probably around my 18th birthday, when I oftentimes wondered how it was possible that God could accept people into His Kingdom who were…
What a Gift We Have in Jesus!
What a blessed time of year we have just come through! There is Thanksgiving with all the family, friends, fun, and of course the food! Then there is Christmas! To a lot of people, Christmas…