I recently ran across an old sermon outline in my files. The file simply listed the five "L's" of Marriage. Here are those five points: 1. Learn. Learn God's will for marriage. Learn about the the other person. Learn the uniqueness of your relationship. 2. Let. Let your spouse be who they are. That is … Continue reading Five “L’s” of Marriage
Happy Christmas
Top Posts of 2011
This is my last SCHEDULED blog for 2011. I may write a couple more, but only if I have something really important to say. However, before I sign off for the year, I wanted to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and to let you know I am praying for a prosperous New Year for … Continue reading Top Posts of 2011
Will You Join Me in Prayer
James simple says, " . . . Pray for one another . . ." (Jas 5:16). Paul says, "Praying always" and "Pray without ceasing" (Eph 6:18; 1 Ths 5:17). We receive encouragement from scriptures to intercede on behalf of others. This past week many have asked me to pray for them and with them, not … Continue reading Will You Join Me in Prayer
Government and Christians
A quote many attribute to Ronald Reagan states that the eight most frightening words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I am here to help.". With the Iowa Republican primaries just two weeks away, those of us in the Untied States are turning attention to who our next President will be. … Continue reading Government and Christians
The Life Stage of an Idea
On this day in 1917 Arthur C. Clarke entered the world like all of mankind as a new born baby. If he were still living Sir Clarke would be celebrating his 94 birthday. You may know Clarke for his novel, 2001: A Space Odyssey. You may also know he was an early theorist on the … Continue reading The Life Stage of an Idea
Good Christians
This week I saw a list of 23 rules of writing posted on Facebook recently. The list, attributed to Frank L. Visco, had the following title: How To Write Good. Here are my ten favorites of this list of 23: Avoid Alliteration. Always. Prepositions are not words to end sentences with. Eschew ampersands & abbreviations, … Continue reading Good Christians
What Fun it is to Ride
Do you remember your first bicycle? Mine was red and really fast, once Dad trusted me enough to let go of the back of the banana seat. That day I spent learning to ride seemed so long, but once I had riding that bike figured out, a world of freedom opened to me. I could … Continue reading What Fun it is to Ride
Simply Having a Wonderful Time
Tonight, I get to be part of something special. For the second year in a row, I get to help give away gifts in the Jasper Christmas Parade. Some friends of mine have a float in this parade (Actually they are deacons at Parrish Church of Christ where we worship and work) and they are … Continue reading Simply Having a Wonderful Time
Which Type of Church
This week I spent time reading and commenting on a couple of blogs about churches. One discussed denominational titles and one discussed who or what churches should we consider to be evangelical. I am not sure any of that really matters if we are not following God's word in how we claim to obey e … Continue reading Which Type of Church
Driving Thought 