New Year Resolutions

As we start the new year I thought I would share some of my resolutions and hope that they might be an encouragement. I resolve to be Kind I have never caught myself saying; “Wow, I wish I would not have been kinder to that person.” I have however caught myself many times saying sorry …

Reasons to not Drink on New Year’s…

“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.” (Proverbs 20:1) William Gladstone once said that “The ravages of drink are greater than those of war, pestilence, and famine combined.” As we come to a new year let us take a moment to ponder that no person who became an …

Helping during the Holidays with Pure Religion

What a blessing to see the smile on children’s faces as they open Christmas presents. This year our church had the wonderful blessing of helping dozens of Children have a a Merry Christmas thanks to many in our church’s community bringing in presents, food, and monetary gifts. There were many wonderful stories of Children smiling and parents …

Joy in being at Jesus’ Feet

This last week while out telling people about Jesus, I heard this heart wrenching crying of a poor animal. I could not tell where it was coming from, but I kept walking hoping to find it or that its owner would help it. For almost hour and a half I heard a moaning that would …

Dealing with Life Dominating Problems

Have you ever heard someone say: “Just deal with it!” The Bible has much to say about dealing with life dominating problems! We all have to deal with them; sometimes even felt like we have been beaten by them. However, the Bible shows us that God has ways for us to overcome; a plan for …

Jesus Loves Me

A Family VBS review. One cannot even begin to describe the joy that a heart feels after seeing dozens of Children sing the song Jesus Loves Me! Last month our church had the wonderful blessing of having our 21st Vacation Bible School and our fourth year of having it as Family Vacation Bible School. Every year …