I love stories. One of my favorite memories as a child is my parents' reading me bedtime stories. Some of my favorites were "Sam and the Firefly," "The Firecat," "Green Eggs and Ham," and "The Bike Lesson." I can hear my mom's soft voice and my dad trying to do voices. If you are not … Continue reading Let Me Tell You A Story
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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
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?
Because
This morning as we were getting ready for the day, the radio was playing in the background. Usually, it is background noise and I am not consciously aware of the talk or the music playing. However these lyrics sung by Celine Dion (written by Diane Warren) caught my attention: You were my strength when I … Continue reading Because
A Personal Post
God is great! God does wonderful deeds! God still works in the lives of men. The Word of God is still powerful! At 8:30 this morning, I had the privilege of assisting Bill Kosmus in his obedience to the Gospel. Bill is retired and is facing health issues, but his heart is pure and now his soul … Continue reading A Personal Post
Full Coverage
Many years ago I came across a leaflet entitled, "Eternal Life Insurance Policy." Since then a few other versions have temporarily crossed my desk. I am sure that if I searched the desk in my study at home and the one at the building and I looked in the right filing cabinet, I would find … Continue reading Full Coverage
Driving Thought 