Growing up in the 1970's and 80's family vacations were events. We did not fly, we drove and drove. We would pile into the 1967 Chevrolet Biscayne, the 1968 Dodge Polara, or later the 1981 Buick Century and head to the Smokey Mountains, to Orlando, or to southern Ohio. Did I mention hours in the … Continue reading Maturity
Christian living
Pursuing Happiness
What makes you happy? When are you feeling your best? We live in a world that looks for happiness. Even the Founding Fathers of the United States include the pursuit of happiness as one of mankind's inalienable rights. (Note that to pursue happiness is a right, not happiness.) According to these men, this right is … Continue reading Pursuing Happiness
Funny?!?
From deep in the files comes this type writer copy of a poem of unknown origin (I did make some updates for inflation and current culture): Funny how twenty dollars looks so big when we take it to church; But so small when we take it to the store Funny how long a 60 minutes … Continue reading Funny?!?
Birthdays: They Seem to Come Every Year
I recently had another birthday and that makes me older that many and younger than others. I am old enough that this summer my high school graduating class will hold our 30 Year Reunion. Time truly does fly by. Sometimes I feel like the psalmist, "I have been young, and now I am old . . ." … Continue reading Birthdays: They Seem to Come Every Year
Losing Power
It happened this morning. Yes, this morning as I was driving to the study. I was on the highway not one-half mile from my house. I was approaching the only traffic light in my town. I decided to turn to the right and check the post office, so I reached down to take the key off my … Continue reading Losing Power
Take off Your Hat and Stay
(An edited and expanded version of a post from September 2011.) A well-to-do family hired a maid to keep the house and laundry clean. All the first day the new maid wore her hat, the family thought that in the excitement of a new job and wanting to get right to work she had simply … Continue reading Take off Your Hat and Stay
Fellows in the Same Ship
Fellowship. Churches use this term on a regular basis. But what is fellowship? Here are some answers: Fellowship is finger-foods on Sunday evenings. It is greeting each other when we meet. It is greeting visitors guest at our assemblies and events. It is church sports teams. It is lunch or super with Christian friends. It … Continue reading Fellows in the Same Ship
The Others
No not the movie, I still have nightmares. I am speaking of the others, as in, those around you. Think about the other people you contact, connect with, and cross paths with each day. Think especially about your brothers and sisters in Christ. The more I study God's Word and reflect on His message, I become more and … Continue reading The Others
We Can Keep on Keeping On
Yesterday we considered why we quit. We looked at what potentially leads us away from God and His people - His Kingdom the Church. Even with all that is against us we can keep on keeping on. We can "be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your … Continue reading We Can Keep on Keeping On
Which Church?
Churches want to grow. Those that grow are contagious congregations that focus on people over programs. Growing churches reach their communities with the good news of salvation in Christ and keep people connected because they help people mature in their individual spirituality. These congregations bring people to Christ and assimilate them into the body of Christ … Continue reading Which Church?
Driving Thought 