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…
Become Amish?
Recently, I read a story about an Amish newspaper that received hundreds of letters asking how to become Amish. The article explained that most people wanted a change of pace or were feeling stressed by…
It’s Hard To Be A Leader If You’re Addicted To Anger
(James 3:7-8) For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: But the tongue can no man tame; it…
Learning To “Wait” On The Lord
I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they…
When Hurt By Someone Close to You
Recently, I was deeply hurt by someone close to me: My immediate reaction was anger. Then grief. Then disappointment. And then wounded pride. I had expected so much more in the relationship! And because I…