After so many years of seeing our country being torn down, lied about, hated by not just those from other countries, but those who were born here and grew up here, I felt that on her 250th birthday that it was appropriate to make a tribute to a country that is the only country I … Continue reading She’s Still Worth Fighting For!
Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 3rd
"He was despised and rejected by mankind." (Isaiah 53:3) A photography contest featured images created by AI. People from around the world submitted pictures they had fabricated by AI text prompts on computers. Only AI generated images were allowed. One winner was a surreal depiction: something that looked like a pink flamingo curled into a … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 3rd
Can You Be Separated From Jesus?
"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, 'For thy sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.' No, in all these things we are more than … Continue reading Can You Be Separated From Jesus?
Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 2nd
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other." (Ephesians 4:32) Of all US presidents, Jimmy Carter had the longest marriage. He and his wife Rosalyn were married for 77 years. When Carter was asked the secret to his long, successful marriage, he replied, "Choose the right person to marry." Beyond that, he named … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 2nd
Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 1st
"Discharge all the duties of your ministry." (2 Timothy 4:5) On a Thursday, in the church's fellowship hall, sandwiches and watermelon slices were set out, waiting to be consumed by mourners sitting on metal folding chairs placed on stained carpet. It was a perfectly normal funeral, except for the preacher. He was a well known … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Aug. 1st
Daily Scripture Series – July 31st
"Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices." (Colossians 3:9) "What a cruel act to be untruthful," Daniel Ladinsky once wrote in a poem that contrasts relationships built on trust with those damaged by lies. Inspired by German theologian and monk Meister Eckhart, he described truthful, … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 31st
Daily Scripture Series – July 30th
"Let a righteous man strike me-that is a kindness; let him rebuke me-that is all on my head." (Psalm 141:5) According to research, Gen Z can detect a false compliment from a mile away. While the intention might be kindness, the members of that generation value something deeper; genuine respect and honesty. Not looking to … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 30th