We Remember

As we celebrate our National Holiday tomorrow we know as Memorial Day, we might do so by going out of town on a short weekend trip, camping, food and recreation. However, we would do well to reflect on why we have this day and the sacrifices that have been made by so many to give… Continue reading We Remember

Connection

Connection. I suppose if you were searching for one word to describe mothers on this special day then the word connection might be it. Sure, I know we usually use words like loving or gracious to describe her personality. Other words like discipline and hospitality are sure to come up when describing her work. I… Continue reading Connection

Sunday is Coming!

Years ago I heard the phrase, “it’s Friday but Sunday is coming.” If this had been 2000 years ago during the Passover of Jesus’ death there would have been very different atmospheres between those two days. Friday was a tough day for his followers to endure. Jesus was put through a mock trial that included… Continue reading Sunday is Coming!

That Which We Offer

“Sacrifice” comes from two Latin words meaning “sacred” and “to make”. In religious terms a sacrifice is anything dedicated to God. In the Jews religion and today in Christianity, sacrifices are ways of returning to God the life God gave to man. Whether a lamb on an alter or money placed in a tray, a… Continue reading That Which We Offer

Guarding Your Heart

God designed our sternum, rib cage, and the surrounding muscles to form a barrier to help protect the physical heart from trauma, Obviously, with the invention of weapons there was also the need for extra armor. All the way back to the Old Testament times, you can find people wearing armor around their bodies, and… Continue reading Guarding Your Heart

Real Men Don’t Cry?

I’m sure most of us grew up hearing something like “real men don’t cry” or maybe more harsh words like “quit being such a crybaby” when a boy was guilty of shedding a tear or two. In baseball if you got hit by a pitch the words from the dugout were usually “don’t rub it.”… Continue reading Real Men Don’t Cry?

God is so Good!

I’m sure at some point you have heard the song, “God on the Mountain,” written by Tracy Dartt. The chorus goes like this: The God on the mountain is still God in the valley. When things go wrong, He’ll make them right. The God in the good times is still God in the bad times.… Continue reading God is so Good!