You may not know the name, but he was a hero. His heroic actions took place 75 years ago at Pearl Harbor on December 7. George Walters was manning massive rolling crane alongside the dry-docked USS Pennsylvania when the Japanese bombers began their attack. When he saw them approaching, this hero began moving his crane … Continue reading Heroes
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Got Faith?
This is a simple outline based on Rom 9:30-10:13 Salvation is not by my EFFORT. Salvation is by Faith in GOD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS. Salvation comes when by Faith we "Call on the Name of the Lord." I preached this outline this past Sunday at Central. Here is the audio: https://soundcloud.com/user-152179519/got-faith
What Will You Become?
The great promise of the United States continues to be that you can become anything you want to be, if you put in the effort. Is your desire to be a doctor, lawyer, teacher, to be wealthy, famous, a star athlete, or president (you would likely be a better choice than those currently vying … Continue reading What Will You Become?
My Apology
Starting in January, I began a refocus. A key verse thought I want to guide my life is "For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things … Continue reading My Apology
Found in the Files: Sharing Christ
Looking for an illustration in the "Hard Copy Files" I ran across this poem that I forgot I held onto. It reminded me of who we are and what we are to be about as citizens of God's kingdom. Sharing Christ By Serena Voss “Lead me to some soul . . . “ we sang … Continue reading Found in the Files: Sharing Christ
Our Refuge
This year as our young people participate in SELTC (South Eastern Leadership Training for Christ) they will focus their projects and lessons on the theme of Refuge. Yesterday afternoon I began mentoring one of the young participants who is building a PowerPoint / Keynote / Prezi style presentation. She is planning to build a presentation … Continue reading Our Refuge
At Hand
1901, the Pan-American Exposition was in Buffalo, New York. Exhibitions and visitors came from all over. One visitor was Bill. Unfortunately for Bill, he became the victim of a shooting. Fortunately for this man the first aid station at the Pan-American Exposition was large, it was the equivalent of an emergency hospital. There was even … Continue reading At Hand
Be With Me Lord
Be With Me Lord Thomas O. Chisholm & Lloyd O. Sanderson, 1935 Gospel Advocate Co. Be With Me Lord is a prayer in the form of a song. This lyrical prayer expresses well the desire of a Christian to dwell in the presence of God. Be with me, Lord- I cannot live without Thee, I … Continue reading Be With Me Lord
How Good are You?
I keep seeing quizzes on Social Media that get you to answer a few questions and based on your answers will tell you things like: What 1980 power ballad was written for you? Which movie star is your doppelganger? When will (How will you) you die? Which cartoon character are you most like? Are you … Continue reading How Good are You?
Journey Through Mark – 16
We come to the last leg of our journey. When we ended our last walk together, we left Jesus in the grave. Let us join the events as they unfold in Mark 16: Mark 16:1-8 - Up from the Grave He Arose. Mark 16:9-11 - Jesus Appears to Mary. Mark 16:12-13 - Jesus Walks with … Continue reading Journey Through Mark – 16
Driving Thought 