Pliny the Younger (A. D. 100) claimed, “Example, the surest method of instruction.” Pope John XXIII observed in 1940, “Words move, but examples draw” Daniel Boorstin stated, “Human models are more vivid and more persuasive than explicit moral commands.” As Christians these statements remind us the importance of being an example to others (1 Tim … Continue reading The Example We Set

"And he had to pass through Samaria. So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there; so Jesus, wearied as he was from his journey, was sitting beside the well. It was about the sixth hour. A woman from Samaria … Continue reading Equality

Carly Simon sings, "Anticipation, It's making me late . . . It's keeping me waiting . . ." Tom Petty sang, "The waiting is the hardest part, every day you see one more yard. You take on faith, you take it to the heart, the waiting is the hardest part." Both of these songs and … Continue reading Wait

You started a diet. You are losing weight and beginning to feel better. You have removed all the tempting sweets from your house. Then you come to work on Monday and a co-worker brought 3 dozen donuts to the office and set them next to the coffee maker! It never fails. If you attended Bible … Continue reading What Satan Provides

Dear God, our Father in Heaven, We recognize You as Sovereign. We know that You hold the world in Your hands, and that our continuation rests in Your loving-kindness. We know that Your desire is that all people turn to Christ for salvation from wrath and from the dangers of sin. But as we look … Continue reading A Prayer for 2020

Home - a word filled with emotions. Home. If your parents or even grandparents are alive you may be planning a trip to spend time at home. If your parents are no longer living, maybe you are reminiscing of home. Home. We all have stories about siblings, cousins, or neighborhood friends. There are moments of … Continue reading Home

2019 is coming to a close. Like many others, I take this time to look back on the year. I looked back at what we studied at Central in 2019. I looked back at some of the books I have read in 2019. Now it is time to look back at some of the things … Continue reading Looking Back

"Then Moses made Israel set out from the Red Sea, and they went into the wilderness of Shur. They went three days in the wilderness and found no water. When they came to Marah, they could not drink the water of Marah because it was bitter; therefore it was named Marah. And the people grumbled … Continue reading From Marah to Elim

The holiday season begins this week. Millions of Americans will be hitting the highways and catching flights. All over the world, people are making plans to travel between now and the New Year. We will travel to see special friends. We travel to spend much missed time with family. As the song laments, "From Atlantic … Continue reading Practice Putting People First

Infomercials and "TV Only" advertisements are famous - no, make that infamous - for the line, "Wait! There's More!" Their script goes something like this, "This product is amazing, You cannot live with out it. This one bottle will save you hundred. You would spend hundreds of dollars on the products this one bottle replaces? … Continue reading Wait, There is More!